Explain any five features of federal government.
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KEY FEATURES OF FEDERALISM:{write any 5}
1}There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.
2}Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdictionin specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.
3}The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the constitution.
4}The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government.Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.
5}Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government.
6}Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified toensure its financial autonomy.
7} The federal system thus hasdual objectives:to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the sametime accommodate regional diversity.
1}There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.
2}Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdictionin specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.
3}The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the constitution.
4}The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government.Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.
5}Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government.
6}Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified toensure its financial autonomy.
7} The federal system thus hasdual objectives:to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the sametime accommodate regional diversity.
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Main Features of Federalism:
(i) There are two or more levels of government. India has three levels.
(ii) Each level of government has its own jurisdiction in matters of legislation, taxation and administration even though they govern the same citizens.
(iii) Power and functions of each tier of government is specified and guaranteed by Constitution.
(iv) The Supreme Court has been given power to settle disputes between different levels of governments.
(v) Fundamental provisions of the Constitution cannot be altered by any one level of government. It applies to India also.
(vi) Sources of revenue between different levels are specified by the Constitution.
(vii) There is mutual trust and agreement between the governments at different levels.
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