State any five important features of federalism.
Answer:
Points to Remember
Key Features of Federalism
- Two or more levels of the govt.
- Different tiers govern the same citizens, but each tier has separate jurisdiction.
- Jurisdiction for each level is clearly specified.
- No fundamental provision of the constitution cannot be changed unilaterally.
- Courts have the power to interpret the Constitution .
Answer to be written
Key elements and features of federalism are as follows-
-
Two or more levels
(also known as
tiers
) of government.
-
The
same citizens
are
governed
by
various levels of government
,
but
each level
has
exclusive jurisdiction
over
areas of law, taxation, and administration.
-
The
jurisdictions
,
i.e. the area over which someone has legal authority defined in terms of geographical boundaries or in terms of certain kinds of subjects
, of the specific level is specified in the constitution.
-
It is
not possible
for one level of government to
unilaterally alter
the
fundamental rules of the constitution
. Both governmental levels
must
approve of such adjustments.
-
Courts
have the
authority to interpret the constitution
and the authority of various governmental levels.
If disagreement
s occur between
several levels of government
as they use their distinct powers,
the highest court
serves as a mediator.
- For each level of government to maintain its financial independence, the sources of revenue are clearly identified .
