Federalism | 10 Minutes Rapid Revision | Class 10 Civics 2023-24

Digraj Singh Rajput10 minutes read

Federalism involves power-sharing among different levels of government, with powers guaranteed by the Constitution and mediated by the Judiciary. India is a holding together federation with unequal state powers, and decentralization is key to strengthening grassroots democracy and resource utilization.

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  • Federalism involves sharing power among different levels of government, with powers defined by the Constitution and mediated by the judiciary to prevent unilateral changes.
  • India's federal structure is characterized by unequal state powers, with a holding-together federation model that emphasizes decentralization to strengthen grassroots democracy and optimize resource management.

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Recent questions

  • What is federalism?

    Federalism involves power sharing among different tiers of government.

  • How does federalism work?

    Federalism requires more than two levels of government with defined powers.

  • Is India a federal country?

    India is a holding together federation with unequal state powers.

  • What is the role of finance in federalism?

    Finance in federalism requires specified revenue sources in the Constitution.

  • What is decentralization in federalism?

    Decentralization involves sharing power with local governments for better resource utilization and grassroots democracy strengthening.

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Understanding Federalism in India: Features and Types

  • Federalism involves power sharing among different tiers of government.
  • The chapter covers federalism, its features, federalist movements, types of federalism, and whether India is a federal country.
  • Federalism requires more than two levels of government with defined powers.
  • Powers must be guaranteed by the Constitution and cannot be unilaterally changed.
  • Judiciary mediates disputes between central and state governments in federalism.
  • Finance in federalism requires specified revenue sources in the Constitution.
  • India is a holding together federation with unequal state powers.
  • Decentralization involves sharing power with local governments for better resource utilization and grassroots democracy strengthening.
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