In a federal system,the essence of specifying the constitutional relationship between the center and the constituent units is to
A.
ensure the superiority of the center
B.
avoid functional conflicts
C.
diffuse political power
D.
guarantee political autonomy
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
In a federal system,the essence of specifying the constitutional relationship between the center and the constituent units is to avoid functional conflicts.
It was Sir Oliver Lyttleton Constitution 1954 that classified governmental powers into three-the Exclusive, the Concurrent and Residual Powers.
Exclusive Powers-matters where only the federal government can legislate.
Concurrent List-matters where both the federal governments governments can legislate.
Regional Powers-matters where only the Regional or State government legislate. Coming back to the Concurrent List, it should be noted that the federal government takes precedence in case of any conflict.
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