Question

Distinguish between coming together federations and holding together federations with example. India comes under which type of federation?

Answer 1

• USA, Switzerland and Australia are examples of coming together federations.

• India, Belgium and Spain are examples of holding together federations.
• 'Coming together' federation is nothing but independent states coming together on their own to form a bigger state or country.
• Holding together federation is nothing but the division of powers between the states of the country and central government of that country.
• All the constituent States usually have equal power and are strong vis-à-vis the federal government in coming together federation.
  
• The central government tends to be more powerful vis-à-vis the States in holding together federation.