Key features of federalism
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Explanation:
There are two or more levels of government.
1. Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.
2. The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in the constitution.
3. 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.
4. Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government.
5. Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.
6. The federal system thus has dual objectives: to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity.
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Some Key features of Federalism are:-
1. These are two or more levels or tiers of
government.
2. Different tiers of government have their own
jurisdiction regarding legislation, taxation and
administration.
3. The existence and authority of each tier of
government is constitutionally guaranteed.
4. The changes in the fundamental provisions of
the Constitution require the consent of both the
levels of government.
5. Courts play a key role to interpret the
Constitution and the power of different levels of
government. The Supreme Court plays the role
of an umpire.
6. Sources of revenue for each level of
government are clearly mentioned to ensure its
financial autonomy.
7. The federal system has dual objectives i.e., to
safeguard and promote unity of the country.
8. At the same time it accommodates regional
diversity. An ideal federal system of government
must have mutual trust and agreement to live
together.