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What are the features of a federal form of government? Give two examples.
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In the federal government there is a
distribution of power
between the central and the state governments.
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The central and state governments are
independent
and
co-equal
: They have their own spheres of authority and can make laws and policies within their jurisdictions. They also share some powers and responsibilities.
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There is a
division of revenue
and
expenditure
: The central and state governments have their own sources of income and ways of spending money. They also transfer funds from one level to another for specific purposes.
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There is a
federal judiciary
and a
supreme court
: The federal judiciary interprets and applies the constitution and resolves disputes between the central and regional governments. The supreme court is the highest court of appeal and the guardian of the Constitution.
- Two examples of countries that have a federal form of government are the United States and India.
