Question

describe the two types of Federation. what makes a federal country

Answer 1

Answer:

2 types of federation are coming together federation and holding together federation.

• In coming together federation smaller independent units come together to pool their sovereignty and to promote their security. In this type of federation both the governments are equal powerful. examples are USA and AUSTRALIA.
• In holding together federation big independent states divide themselves into smaller constituent units to promote easy governemnt and power sharing. in this type of federation the union governemnt is more powerful than the state authority. Examples are India and Belgium

what makes a federal country

• In a federal country there are more than 2 tiers of government.
• The highest court of the country acts as an umpire between central and state government if any conflicts arise between central and state govt.
• All sources of revenue are specified in the constitution to ensure financial autonomy
• All tier's executive, legislative and judiciary powers are guaranteed by the constitution.

Answer 2

Answer:

Federalism is a mixed or compound mode of government that combines a general government with regional governments in a single political system. Its distinctive feature, first embodied in the Constitution of the United States of 1789, is a relationship of parity between the two levels of government established.