Chapter # 3 – Understanding the Political System of Pakistan
3.1.4 Differentiate between the Federal and Provincial Government.
Federal Government:
- The federal government is the central authority that governs an entire country.
- It has authority over national issues such as defense, foreign affairs, and immigration.
- It enacts laws and policies that apply to the entire country.
- The federal government is headed by the President or Prime Minister at the national level.
Provincial Government:
- The provincial government is the government that governs a specific province or state within a federal system.
- It has authority over local issues such as education, healthcare, and transportation within its province.
- It enacts laws and policies specific to the province it governs.
- The provincial government is headed by the Premier or Chief Minister at the provincial level.
Difference between the Federal and Provincial Government:
| Aspect | Federal Government | Provincial Government |
| Definition | The central authority that governs the entire country and oversees the provinces or states. | The government that governs a specific province or state within a federal system. |
| Jurisdiction | Has authority over national issues such as defense, foreign affairs, and immigration. | Has authority over local issues such as education, healthcare, and transportation within its province. |
| Powers | Enacts laws and policies that apply to the entire country. | Enacts laws and policies specific to the province it governs. |
| Leadership | Headed by the President or Prime Minister at the national level. | Headed by the Premier or Chief Minister at the provincial level. |
| Representation | Represents the entire country and its citizens. | Represents the interests of the province and its residents. |
| Relationship | Works in conjunction with provincial governments to ensure effective governance and cooperation. | Collaborates with the federal government while maintaining autonomy in provincial matters. |