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Sudipa DuttaAIR 41· 2020

Question 2Bring out differencesGS2GS2

Bring out the differences between 'coming together federations' and 'holding together federations' with examples.

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Article 4 of one Constitution defines India as a Union of states which means two things:

1Indian states are not joined by an agreement.
2No state has the power to secede from the Union.

Therefore, US is an example of 'holding together federations.'

On the other hand, coming together federations is one in which is practiced in United States of America. These 50 states become together to form a federation after American Revolution (1 STAT 1975).

Major differences between the two are:-

1Level of autonomy is different - American states have greater autonomy
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Sudipa Dutta

AIR 412020

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Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Types of Federalism - Coming Together vs Holding Together

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