Question

what is federalism? Explain its some features.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Federalism is a form of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. KEY FEATURES : ... 2 Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.

Answer 2

Federalism :-

• Federalism in the system of government in which the power is divided between the central authority and various constituents units of the country .
• Generally there are two levels of government .
• One is the government for entire country and other is the government at the state level .
• The government for the entire country is usually responsible for a few subject of common national interest .
• State level government look after the day to day administration of States .

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• There are two or more levels of government .
• Different levels of government govern the same citizen but each has its own jurisdiction in specific methods of legislation taxation and administration .
• The fundamental provisions of the Constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of the government .
• Sources of revenue for each level of the government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy .
• The jurisdictions of respective levels of government are mentioned in the constitution .

Thus , the federal system has dual objectives

1. To safeguard and promote unity of the country .
2. To accommodate the regional diversity .