A system of government in which the power is divided between the central authority and various constituent units of the country
  • Democracy
  • Dictatorship
  • Monarchy
  • Fedralism
The jurisdiction of the respective levels or tiers of government specified in the __________.
  • parliament
  • Judiciary
  • Constitution
  • Legislature
In this category, the central government tends to be more powerful vis-a-vis the States.
  • Holding together federations
  • Coming together federations
  • Federal form of government
  • Unitary form of government
-------includes subjects of national importance such as defense of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communications and currency
  • State List
  • Union List
  • Concurrent list
  • Residuary powers
The constitutional amendment of ----- gave special powers to the local government.
  • 1986
  • 1968
  • 1992
  • 1929
Usually Federalism has 2 or 3 tier of government _____________.
  • True
  • False
  • No idea
Which type of government does the Belgium have?
  • Communist
  • Federal
  • Unitary
  • Monarchy
the number of seats reserved for women in the Panchayat and municipalities are
  • two third
  • one third
  • one fourth
  • half
Which country is an example of coming together federation?
  • Belgium
  • USA
  • Sri Lanka
  • India
The first and major test for democratic politics in our country was
  • caste problem
  • language problem
  • problems related to union territories
  • creation of linguistic state
How many languages are included in the Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
  • 15
  • 17
  • 22
  • 21
The municipal corporation officers are called:
  • Mayors
  • MLAs
  • Sarpanchs
  • none of these
Who can make laws relating to the subjects mentioned in the Union list?
  • Local Government
  • State Government
  • Union Government
  • State and Union
The state which demanded that the use of English for official purpose should be continued, is
  • Kerala
  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
Major step towards decentralisation in India was taken up in
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1991
  • 1990
Who is the head of urban local government?
  • Sarpanch
  • Mukhiya
  • Mayor
  • Ward commissioner
When power is taken away from state governments and is given to local government, it is called
  • Decentralisation
  • Federalism
  • Centralisation
  • Panchayat Samiti
Assertion : Belgium and Spain has ‘holding together’ federation. Reason : A big country divides power between constituent states and national government.
  • If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • If both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion : Hindi is identified as the only official language of India. Reason : It helped in creating supremacy of Hindi speaking people over others.
  • If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • If both assertion and reason are false
Assertion : Third-tier of government is local government. Reason : It made democracy weak
  • If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • If both assertion and reason are false.
Collect Taxes is a __________ power
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
  • This choice is wrong
An implied power...
  • is listed in the constitution.
  • is reserved for the states
  • is allowed under the elastic clause and relates to an enumerated power
  • is never constitutional.
Which of these is an implied power?
  • Buy weapons for the army from a private company.
  • Declare War
  • Make a foreign treaty.
  • Regulate Interstate Commerce
The central government of the United States is called the 
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  • federal government
  • executive branch
  • constitution
  • congress
The Supremacy Clause states that 
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  • state laws are superior to federal laws
  • federal laws are superior to state laws
  • expressed powers are superior to implied powers
  • Alabama is superior to Auburn
Powers of Congress that are stated in the Constitution
  • expressed
  • reserved
  • implied
  • concurrent
The branch of government that makes laws
  • Legislative
  • Executive
  • Judicial
  • Supreme Court
The branch of government that interprets laws
  • Congress
  • Executive
  • Legislative
  • Judicial
The division of power between a central government and state governments is called
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  • The United States
  • the Supremacy Clause
  • the Necessary and Proper Clause
  • federalism
In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the 
  • Necessary and Proper Clause
  • Supremacy Clause
  • Relative Clause
  • Santa Clause
Which amendment protects the powers and rights of State Governments?
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  • 1st Amendment
  • 2nd Amendment
  • 9th Amendment
  • 10th Amendment
Which government provides garbage collection services to homes and businesses?
  • US Government
  • Government of the State of FL
  • County and Municipal government
Run public schools
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Make treaties and deals with foreign countries
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Declare War
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Create an army and a navy
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Print Money
  • Federal power
  • State power
  • (Concurrent) Shared power
If a power is not listed or implied for the federal government, it is reserved for
  • Congress
  • The President
  • The federal government
  • The states under the 10 Amendment
Can Missouri lower its drinking age?
  • Yes
  • No
Does Illinois have to honor Missouris's concealed carry laws? 
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  • Yes
  • No
The System of Panchayati Raj involves
  • The village, block and district levels
  • The village, and state levels
  • The village district and state levels
  • The village, state and Union levels
In case of a clash between the laws made by the centre and a state on a subject in the concurrent list:
  • the state law prevails.
  • the central law prevails.
  • both the laws prevail within their respective jurisdictions.
  • the Supreme Court has to intervene to decide.
Which of the following subjects is not included in the state list?
  • Law and order
  • National defence
  • Education
  • Agriculture
In India’s federal system, the state governments have the power to legislate on all those subjects which are included in the:
  • Union list
  • State list
  • Concurrent list
  • Residuary subjects
The Constitution of India
  • divided powers between centre and states in three lists.
  • divided powers between centre and states in two lists.
  • listed the powers of the states and left the undefined powers to the state.
  • Specified the powers of the states and left the residuary powers with the centre.
Which of the following government has two or more levels?
  • Community Government
  • Coalition Government
  • Federal Government
  • Unitary Government
Which of the following countries is an example of “coming together federation”?
  • U.S.A
  • India
  • Spain
  • Belgium
Here are three reactions to the language policy followed in India. Which of the following holds true in the case of India?
  • The policy of accommodation has strengthened national unity.
  • Language based states have divided us by making everyone conscious of their language.
  • The language policy has only helped to consolidate the dominance of English over all other languages.
Which among the following are examples of ‘Coming together federations’?
  • India, Spain and Belgium
  • India, USA and Spain
  • USA, Switzerland and Australia
  • Belgium and Sri Lanka
Which one of the following States in India had its own Constitution?
  • Uttarakhand
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • J & K
  • Nagaland
In a local government in India, the reserved position for women is
  • 1/4th
  • 1/3rd
  • 1/6th
  • 1/5th
Which of the following subjects is included in the State List?
  • Agriculture
  • Defence
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Banking
Which of the following countries follows the ' coming together' style of federalism?
  • UK
  • India
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
Much of the Official work done in the state is in which one of the following language?
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Both Hindi and English
  • Official language of the concerned state
For which Central and Satate Governments can make laws?
  • Concurrent List
  • Residuary List
  • For both Concurrent and Residuary List
  • None of the other
Rural Government is popularly known as
  • Gram Sabha
  • Zilla Parishad
  • Panchayat
  • Municipality
Constitutional amendment for local government took place in
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1994
Banking and Defence are the subjects of
  • Union List
  • State List
  • Concurrent List
  • Residuary List
The Constitution of India
  • divided power between center and states in three lists
  • divided powers between center and states in two lists
  • listed the powers of the states and left the undefined powers to the state
  • Specified the powers of the states and left the residuary powers with the centre
What is federalism?
  • System of government where two parties share power to form a government.
  • System of government where the lower levels of the government are subordinates.
  • System of government where power is divided between levels of the government.
  • System of government with only 2 or lesser parties are allowed to form the government.
Assertion: Hindi is identified as the only official language of India.Reason: It helped in creating of supremacy of of hindi over other languages,
  • Both A & R are true, R explains A
  • A is true, R is false
  • Both A & R are true, but does not R explain A
  • A is false, R is true
The coming together federation among these:
  • India
  • USA
  • Spain
  • Australia
Which language has status of national language in India?
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • English
  • None of these
In 1947 the boundaries of several old states were changed on the basis of
  • Religion
  • Caste
  • Language
  • Community
How many languages are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
  • 15
  • 22
  • 25
  • 21
Which countries follow the unitary system of government?
  • Belgium, Spain and India
  • USA, Japan and Belgium
  • UAE, China and Sri Lanka
  • France, Germany and India
Which language has status of the National language?
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • English
  • None of these
When power is taken away from state government and is given to local government, it is called
  • Decentralisation
  • Centralisation
  • Panchayat Samiti
  • Federalism
The state which violently demanded that the use of English for official purpose should be continued, is
  • Kerala
  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
Which type of government does the India have?
  • Federal
  • Communist
  • Unitary
  • Central
Federalism is the idea that power is...
  • Held only by the Federal Government
  • Held only by the State Governments
  • Shared between Three Branches of Government
  • Shared between Federal and State Governments
Collect Taxes
  • Federal Power
  • State Power
  • Concurrent (Shared by Both)
Maintain Armed Forces
  • Federal Power
  • State Power
  • Concurrent (Shared by Both)
Establish and Maintain Schools
  • Federal Power
  • State Power 
  • Concurrent (Shared by Both)
Conduct Elections
  • Federal Power
  • State Power
  • Concurrent (Shared by Both)
Which amendment protects the powers and rights of State Governments?
  • 1st Amendment
  • 2nd Amendment
  • 9th Amendment
  • 10th Amendment
Coin Money
  • Federal Power
  • State Power
  • Concurrent (Shared by Both)
Establish Courts
  • Federal Power
  • State Power
  • Concurrent (Shared by Both)
A system in which power is shared between the federal and state governments is called...
  • Judicial System
  • Checks and Balances
  • Federal System
  • Bicameral System
Negotiate Treaties with Foreign Nations
  • Federal Power
  • State Power
  • Concurrent (Shared by Both)
When were regional governments given constitutional powers in Belgium?
  • 1991
  • 1993
  • 1992
  • 1994
Which of these is an example of unitary form of government?
  • USA
  • Belgium
  • Sri Lanka
  • Australia
Who have the power to interpret the constitution?
  • The Parliament
  • The Courts
  • The President
  • The Prime minister
Which of these countries is not an example of holding together federations?
  • India
  • Spain
  • Australia
  • Belgium
Which institution has the power to legislate on residuary subjects?
  • Only The state
  • Both Union and State
  • Only The Union
  • The Supreme court
This is an example of a state which was formed on the basis of Culture and ethnicity
  • Haryana
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Jharkhand
How many languages are recognised as scheduled languages?
  • 20
  • 22
  • 21
  • 19
What type of power does the picture represent?
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  • expressed
  • concurrent
  • reserved
Punish law breakers
  • enumerated
  • reserved
  • concurrent
This says that Federal law is to be followed if there is a conflict between a state law and federal law.
  • reserved powers
  • Supremacy Clause
  • denied powers
Levy taxes (make and collect)
  • Enumerated
  • Reserved
  • Concurrent
Make rules about trade between states and nations
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Borrow Money
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Make rules about businesses inside a state
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Provide police and emergency services
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Establish local governments
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Make and enforce laws
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Issue licenses (marriage, hunting, driver's, etc.)
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
Build Roads
  • Federal
  • State
  • Shared
The key change to convert Unitary form of government to federal form of government in Belgium was ______
  • to give more power to state government
  • to reduce the power of the Central Government
  • To solve the problem with judiciary
In which year the change took place in Belgian government?
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1995
  • 1996
In ------ government national government has all the powers.
  • Parliamentary
  • federal
  • unitary
  • democratic
Belgium is shifted from ------- to ---------- form of government.
  • Parliamentary to Presidential
  • federal to unitary
  • unitary to federal
  • parliamentary to federal
Sri Lanka is a -------- form of government.
  • Unitary
  • Federal
  • Parliamentary
  • Presidential
What form of govt. was demanded by the tamil leaders in Sri Lanka?
  • Federal
  • Unitary
  • Parliamentary
  • Presidential
Usually, a federation has ------- level of government
  • one
  • two
------- system has only one level of the government.
  • Unitary
  • Federal
  • Presidential
  • Parliamentary
In Unitary form of govt ------- government can pass or orders to the provincial govts.
  • Unitary
  • Federal
  • Parliamentary
  • Presidential
The fundamental provisions of the constitution can be changed by ----- the levels of the govt.
  • one
  • both
  • all
-------- have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government.
  • Judiciary
  • Central government
  • State government
  • local government
The Constitution declared India as ------------
  • United States
  • United Provinces
  • Union of States
  • Diplomatic country
Example of 'coming together federation' is -------
  • India
  • Spain
  • USA
  • Belgium
This subject is under the Union list.
  • police
  • defence
  • commerce
  • trade
-------- list includes subjects of common interest to both the Union Government as well as the state government
  • Union
  • State
  • Concurrent
  • Residuary
The Central Government has special powers in running the ----
  • state governments
  • union government
  • union territories
  • local governments
Any change in the power sharing arrangement needs ------ majority in both the houses of the parliament
  • 2/3
  • 1/4
  • 3/4
  • 1/2
In case of any dispute about the division of powers ------- and -------- make a decision.
  • central and state governments
  • state and local governments
  • judges and lawyers
  • High courts and Supreme Court
The Union and State govts have the power to raise resources by --------
  • levying taxes
  • loans
  • banks
  • people
----- govt has the right to pass laws for the subjects of union list
  • Central
  • State
  • Local govts
The third tier of rural local body in India is
  • State government
  • Panchayat Samiti
  • Municipal Corporation
  • Zila Parishad
How Belgium shifted from a unitary to a federal form of government?
  • Changes in the Belgian constitution
  • Regional governments were no longer dependent on the Central government
  • Reducing the powers of the Central government and giving these to the regional governments
  • All of the above
The jurisdiction of different tiers of government are specified by the .....
  • State Government
  • Central Government
  • Constitution
What are the aspects of Ideal Federal structure
  • Authority
  • Mutual trust and Coordination
  • balance of power
  • Division of Power
All those matters , which requires uniform policy are stated under
  • Concurrent lists
  • State lists
  • Union Lists
  • Residuary Lists
An example of a coming together federation is
  • India
  • Switzerland
  • Spain
  • China
Any changes in the constitution requires
  • Approval of central government
  • 2/3rd majority of Lok Sabha
  • 2/3rd majority of both the houses + Ratification by state legislature(1/2)
  • Approval of state and central government
The real success for federalism lies in __________ of nation.
  • Constitution
  • Democratic Structure
  • Power Sharing
  • Shared Ideals
Which of the following states are based on the Ethnic Culture
  • Nagaland
  • Ladakh
  • Daman and Diu
  • Bihar
When did the use of English stopped for the official purposes in India?
  • 1967
  • 1969
  • 1965
  • 1971
Which of the following is not a feature of Coalition Government?
  • Majority in Lok Sabha
  • forming partnerships at centre
  • Agreement on different ideologies
  • Power sharing with different political groups
The scheduled languages are part of Which schedule of Indian Constitution.
  • 11th
  • 12th
  • 8th
  • 10th
The elections to Municipal Council are conducted by
  • Muncipalties
  • Election Commission of India
  • Municipal Corporation
  • State Election Commission
the Chairperson of Municipal Corporation
  • Mayor
  • District Collector
  • Municipal Councillor
  • Ward Councillor
Which of the Following Union of India comes under Central Government Administration.
  • Bihar
  • Telangana
  • Pudducherry
  • Gujarat
Which subject is not included in the Union List?
  • Defence
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Agriculture
  • Banking
System of governance where states are weak and centre is strong is .....
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  • Bicameral
  • Unitary
  • Federal
Pick the odd one out with respect to division of Powers.
  • Currencies
  • Foreign Policies
  • Armed Forces
  • Education Policies
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