Question

Which of the following are true about a federal system?
A. A federal system is based on a constitutional division of power.
B. In a federal system the power remains centralized.
C. A federal system is an innovation of modern times to deal with the issues of mass democracies.
D. In a federal system the regional units participate in the decision-making process at federal level electorally.
E. It is characterized by primacy of territorial representation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Only A, B, C, D
• B. Only A, C, D, E
• C. Only A, B, C
• D. Only B, C, D, E

Hint:

In multiple-choice questions with multiple statements, use the "Elimination Method".
Knowing that "centralization" is the opposite of federalism makes statement B false, allowing you to quickly eliminate options 1, 3, and 4.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Federalism is a system of government in which power is shared between a central authority and constituent political units.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- A is true: Constitutional division of power is the core of federalism.
- B is false: In a federal system, power is decentralized, not centralized.
- C is true: It emerged as a solution for managing large territories with diverse populations.
- D is true: States/provinces have a role in the federal legislature (e.g., Rajya Sabha).
- E is true: Representation is typically based on geographic territories (states).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct statements are A, C, D, and E.