What is Federalism ? what is need of federalism and also what the key features of federalism??
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Answer:
Federalism is a form of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country.
The need of Federalism in a multilingual,multircial country ensures:
1. Proper distribution of power with majoratarinism.
2. It protects country from discrimination on the grounds of race,religion,language etc.
3. It ensures proper representation of each section of the society.
4. It gives rise to national integration etc.
KEY FEATURES :
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 jurisdiction in 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 to ensure its financial autonomy.
7 The federal system thus has dual objectives: to safeguard and promote unity of the country, while at the same time accommodate regional diversity.
Answer:Federalism is a mixed or compound mode of government that combines a general government with regional governments in a single political system. Its distinctive feature, first embodied in the Constitution of the United States of 1789, is a relationship of parity between the two levels of government established.