Question

What trend do you think will characterize federalism in the near future—an expansion in national power or a return of power to the states? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Federalism in the near future will result in an expansion in national power.

Federal system government divides authority at central, state and local levels. Division of powers and authority accounts for better fiscal discipline.

There is greater public participation in the federal system but critics believe decentralisation is better option.

Answer 2

It is expected that the trend of expansion of the national power would continue for a few years.

Though many critics used to say that the federalism would disappear within few years and unitary government would take the control, the concept of federalism is still prevalent.

It refers to the government which concentrates on the constitutional functions.