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Which of the following is a feature of federali... - WAEC Government 2010 Question

Which of the following is a feature of federalism ?

A
Unwritten Constitution
B
Flexible Constitution
C
Unitary Constitution
D
Written Constitution
correct option: d

Federalism is the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government with regional governments in a single political system. the following are some key features of federalism

  • The presence of constituent parts called republics, states, etc.
  • The relations between the federation and its entities are governed by the Federal Constitution.
  • Foreign policy activities are conducted by the federal government on behalf of all entities.
  • The bicameral structure of the federal parliament where one is the organ of the federal government, and the other is representing the interests of the federation (this is a mandatory feature of a federal state). with a Written Constitution
  • The regions may issue their own constitution, decrees and other normative-legal acts that will be legal in their territory on a par with the federal constitution and federal laws.
  • The subjects of the federation can have their own flags, emblems anthems and all other signs of the state, except state sovereignty.
  • The subjects of the federation cannot be independent subjects of international relations.
     
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