Theory question 104
Federal, Unitary and Confederal SystemsOutline five factors that give rise to the adoption of federalism.
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Model answer
Any five:
1. Large territory.
2. Large population.
3. Ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural diversity.
4. Fear of domination by minorities.
5. Desire for union while keeping local autonomy.
6. Economic advantage of a larger unit.
7. Common enemy / security needs.
8. Colonial history (e.g. Nigeria's regions).
9. Geographical proximity of the units.
Explanation
These are reasons why countries choose federalism.