federalism and power sharing

Question 1

tamil demands

Answer 1

1. official lang
2. regional autonomy
3. equality

Question 2

belgian model

Answer 2

1. equal ministers in state and central gov
2. brussels: equal ministers
3. state is not sub to centre
4. community gov

Question 3

why power sharing?

Answer 3

a. reduce the possibility of conflicts
b. avoids violence and political instability
c. ensure stability of political order
d. ensure unity
e. spirit of democracy
f. citizens acquire stake in decision making
g. efficiency

Question 4

features of federalism

Answer 4

1. two or more levels
2. defined jurisdictions specified in constitution
3. fundamental provisions cannot be unilaterally changed
4. courts interpret the consti
5. courts resolve conflicts
6. sources of revenue specified = financial autonomy

Question 5

dual objectives

Answer 5

1. safeguard and promote unity
2. accommodate regional diversity

Question 6

coming tog countries

Answer 6

USA SWITZERLAND
AUSTRALIA

Question 7

holding tog

Answer 7

INDIA SPAIN BELGIUM

Question 8

1992 amendment

Answer 8

1. regular elections
2. sc, st, obc reservations
3. women reservation
4. state election commission indepent
5. state shares power and revenue