Question

describe any five features of federalism

Answer 1

Different levels of government, jurisdiction, constitutional guarantee, changing the provisions, power of court in disputes are the five features of federalism.

Explanation:

• The power is distributed between a central authority and constituent unit is called federalism and it is a political structure.
• The levels of government will be present in federalism structure.
• Each level of government will work under its jurisdiction according to administration, taxation, legislation.
• Constitution guarantees the authority at each level of government.
• Jurisdiction will be specified by constitution at levels of government.
• The fundamental provisions of constitution cannot be altered by the government without the consensus of levels of government.
• If dispute occurs at the levels of government , court needs to interpret the provisions to give its judgement for the conflict.

Answer 2

Answer: Federal Government’ is a set of governments in which powers are distributed between a central authority and various constitutional units.

Explanation: Federalism, is the method of political organization that unites individual states or other states within a broader political system in a way that allows each to maintain its integrity. Federal systems make such that basic policies are formulated and implemented through some form of dialogue, so that all members can take part in decision-making and implementation.

The key features of a federal government are as follows:

1. Two or more levels of government: A federal government consists of two or more levels of government at the state, provincial and local levels. As an exception, in India, we have a third level of government, that is, at the local level.
2. Constitutional Status: Federalism provides constitutional guarantees for the existence and authority of each level of government. The jurisdiction of the respective levels or levels of government is specified in the constitution.
3. Independent Judiciary: The independent judiciary is the essence of the federal government. Here, the courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of the different levels of government. The Supreme Court acts as the umpire if a dispute arises between different levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers.
4. Financial Autonomy: To ensure financial autonomy, federalism provides specified sources of revenue for each level of government. Each level is free to tax in its own way and raises funds through for-profit enterprises.  In this way, a 'federal government' has dual objectives, that is, to protect and promote the unity of the country through mutual trust and agreement to live together.
5. Distribution of Powers: In federalism, different levels of government control equal citizens, but each level has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of law, taxation, and administration.

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