Lesson 3: What is Federalism?

Core Concepts: Key features of federalism; “Coming together” federations vs. “Holding together” federations; constitutional provisions that make a nation federal.

Lesson 4: How is Federalism Practiced?

Core Concepts: Linguistic States and their creation; Language Policy (balancing regional identity with national unity); Center-State relations and the evolution of Coalition Governments.

Lesson 5: Decentralization in Democracy

Core Concepts: The rationale for local self-government; major constitutional amendments empowering local bodies; the structure of Rural Local Government (Panchayati Raj) and Urban Local Government (Municipal Corporations).