What is the main difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one? Explain with an example.

Federal Form

Unitary Form

There is a sharing of power between union and state government.

The power is centralised with the union government, and there is no role of state governments.

Example – India (India is a federal country with union government at the centre and state governments at the state level and Panchayati Raj at the local level.)

Example – Sri Lanka (The national government has all the powers.)