Question

Explain five features of federalism

Answer 1

1)There are two or more level of government

2) each level of government governs same citizens but each level has its own jurisdiction

3) powers of each level of government is clearly specified in constitution

4) Fundamental provision of constitution cannot be changed by any one level of government

5) Constitution has clearly mentioned source of income of each level of government

6) Courts have right to settle disputes

7) Federalism has dual objective - to safeguard and promote unity of country and to accommodate regional diversity

Answer 2

1)There are two or more levels of govt.
2)Different levels of govt govern same citizens,but each level has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation,taxation and administration.
3)Sources of Revenue for each level of govt are clearly specified to ensure it's financial autonomy.
4)Courts have the power to interpret the Constitution and the powers of different levels of govt.The highest court acts as an umpire if disputes arise between different levels of govt in the exercise of their respective powers.
5)The fundamental provisions of the Constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of govt.Such changes require the consent of both the levels of govt.