federalism constitutional law. what study federalism? it describes our system of government. it can...

FederalismConstitutional Law

What study federalism?

• It describes our system of government.• It can have an impact on constitutional litigation.

– Unwritten constitutional principle• Gap-filling function• Interpretive aid• Influencing factor

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What is a federation?

1. a constitutional division of powers between the central and regional levels of government

2. entrenchment of regional representation in the central government.

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Benefits of federalism

• National defence• Economic, trade, and fiscal union• Freedom of mobility• Reduces corruption• Local participation• Policy competition• Manage pluralism• Subsidiarity

© Copyright 2013 Tolga R YalkinJoseph Magnet, Constitutional Law of Canada (9th edition),

Vol. I. (Edmonton: Juriliber, 2007) at page 69–70.

Disadvantages of federalism

• Rigid• Complex, overlapping regulation• Redundant bureaucracy• Race to the bottom• Unstable

© Copyright 2013 Tolga R YalkinJoseph Magnet, Constitutional Law of Canada (9th edition),

Vol. I. (Edmonton: Juriliber, 2007) at page 69–70.

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