Explain any four features of federalism.

1. There are two or more levels of government.

2. The same citizens are governed by different tiers of government, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.

3. The jurisdiction of the respective levels or tiers of government are stated in the constitution. So the existence and authority of each tier of government are constitutionally guaranteed.

4. Any one level of government cannot unilaterally change the fundamental provisions of the constitution. Such changes require the consent of both the levels of government.