How Is a Federal Government Different From the Unitary Form of Government? Why Are Federations Preferred These Days?
Federal government is different from the unitary form of government in following ways:
- Unitary government has only one level of government whereas a federal government has two or more levels of government.
- In unitary government, the sub-units are subordinate to the centre, whereas in a federation, central government j cannot encroach on the rights of state governments.
c. In unitary system, centre can order the sub-units which cannot happen in federation.
A federation is preferred because:
- It helps in making administration effective and efficient.
- It helps to accommodate all diverse groups.