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Unit 3 Ch 2 : Federalism — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 3 Ch 2 : Federalism5 Marks
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What experiment did take place in Brazil in decentralisation?
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Answer

  • Porto Alegre a city In the Brazil has conducted an extraordinary experiment in combining decentralisation with participative democracy.
  • Porto Alegre has set up parallel organisation which operate the municipal council as well as enabling local inhabitants to participate in the decision making for their city.
  • Nearly 13 lakh people in the city of Brazil participated in making the budget for their country.
  • They divided the city into many wards or sectors.Each sector has a meeting anyone living in that area can participate in these meetings.
  • The budget of the city is discussed in these meetings.
  • This method ensured that money can not be spend only for rich but also for the poor people.

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