Question

What are the two kinds of routes through which federations have been formed?

Answer 1

There are two kinds of routes through which federations have been formed. The first route involves independent States coming together on their own to form a bigger unit, so that by pooling sovereignty and retaining identity they can increase their security.

Answer 2

Answer:

Coming Together Federation & Coming Together Federation

Explanation:

Coming Together Federation

• Independent States coming together on their own to form a bigger unit.

• By pooling sovereignty and retaining identity they can increase their security. Eg: the USA, Switzerland and Australia.

• In this category of federations, all the constituent States usually have equal power under strong federal government

Coming Together Federation

• A large country decides to divide its power between the constituent States and the national government.

• Eg: India, Spain and Belgium

• The central government tends to be more powerful

• Very often different constituent units of the federation have unequal powers.

• Some units are granted special powers.