(1) Reconciliation of local autonomy with national unity: The main advantage of a federal government is that in a country where there are many diversities and the establishment of a unitary government is not possible, a political organisation can be established through this form of Government. In this type of government, local self-government, regional autonomy and national unity are possible. [...]
Meaning of Confederation: Confederation is an organisation of some sovereign states which join together for Common Defence and for other common purposes. They establish a common executive and legislature but the powers of these executives and legislatures are limited. Hall says, "A confederation is a union strictly of independent states which consent to forgo permanently a part of their liberty [...]
It is still a controversial matter whether federal form of government would be more suitable for India, though a federal government has been established in India. Generally federal government becomes weak due to division of powers, but this is not the case in India. Here the centre is more powerful, and all important subjects have been given to it. In [...]