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Federalism MalaysiaARAGlobal: Federalism

Federalism Peninsular, Sabah & Sarawak

What is Federalism?Federalism is a system of government in which power is shared between the central, or federal, government and the states.First of all how does this come about?By the coming together of pre-existing unitsBy the division of existing unitary states without becoming separate countries5Imagine 4 countries6Which decide to come together:789To form one country while keeping their identity10OR Imagine one united country11Which might be divided into areas with some authority12Which decides to give more identity and autonomy but without splitting up13What is federalism?At least 2 levels of governmentEach level directly responsible to its own electorate. Shared government at the centre for certain common purposesConstituent units at lower level with their own autonomy maintaining their distinctivenessSystem organised by the Constitution14Federalism MEANS autonomy!What is federalism?At least 2 levels of governmentEach level directly responsible to its own electorate. Shared government at the centre for certain common purposesConstituent units at lower level with their own autonomy maintaining their distinctivenessSystem organised by the ConstitutionFederalism MEANS Autonomy15Not everyone seems to understand this and have been saying federalism is not good enough we want autonomy.Distribution of Powers