- Federalism is characterized by dual polity (two levels of government) and division of powers. - Shared rule involves institutions and processes for common policy-making (e.g., central government, federal legislature). - Self-rule involves regional governments having autonomous authority in their defined spheres (e.g., state governments). - Federations are not static; they undergo changes due to political pressures, social movements, and economic shifts, leading to shifts in power balance (e.g., centralization or decentralization trends).
Assertion [A] : Federalism is merely an institutional arrangement for sharing power across multiple levels of government based on the principle of shared rule and self rule. Reason [R] : Federations have constantly adjusted and adopted depending on political, social and economic situations.
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: The Governance System (Meaning, Scope, and Dimensions of Governance)
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Answer: D. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
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