Final Exam of Federism

Arsi University School of Law
Final Exam of Federalism for __Year Reg Students
Instructor: - AMAN.SH( LLB, LLM)
Exam date: - October 13/2024
Time allowed 2:00 hr
Instructions
This is closed book exam except FDRE Constitution
Write only Your ID No_ on each pages of your answer sheet
Copying answers will automatically nullify your entire score
This final exam will cover 50% of your total marks.
I. Choose the Best
1. One of the following is correct about federalism and federations
A. The former refers to the institutional expression whereas the latter refers
to a normative concept.
B. The latter refers to the institutional expression whereas the former refers
to a normative concept.
C. Both refer to ideology.
D. Both refer to the institutional expression.
E. All
2. Which one of the following countries has a one list method of dividing
power between the federal government and constituent states?
A. USA
B. Canada
C. Ethiopia
D. India
E. All
3. One of the following is incorrect about unitary states in contrast to federal
states
A. There is one level of government and such number of

administrative units as deemed necessary in unitary states
B. There is superior-subordinate relationship between the central
government and administrative units in unitary states
C. The central government does not determine the form and scope of
power to be exercised by administrative units
D. The central government may reorganize the administrative units in a

unitary state depending on administrative, economic and other
considerations
D. All
4. The concept of dual federalism refers to the idea that:
A. The federal government is supreme in all matters.
B. State governments hold more power than the federal government.
C. Federal and state governments are equal in power.
D. The federal and state governments have separate and distinct spheres of
influence.
5. ___________ is the form of the government in which power is concentrated

in one level of the government.
(a) Federalism
(b) Unitary form of government
(c) A and B
(d) None of these
6. _________is the form of government in which power is divided into different

levels of the government.
(a) Federalism
(b) Unitary form of government
(c) A and B
(d) None of these

6. Which of the following is not the feature of federalism?
(a) There are two or more level of government
(b) Sources of revenue for each level of government is clearly specified to

ensure its financial autonomy
(c) Different tiers of government govern different people
(d) The highest court act as an umpire if disputes arise b/w different level of
government
6. Which of the following is the objective of federalism?
(a) To safeguard and promote unity of the country.
(b) Respect regional diversity
(c) Create situation like civil war
(d) A and B
7. In a ‘Holding together federation’:
A. A large country divides its power between constituent states and the
national government.
B. The Central government tends to be more powerful vis-à-vis the
States.
C. All the constituent states usually have equal powers.
D. Constituent states have unequal powers
8. Who has Power to interpret the constitution as per FDRE

Constitution?
(a) HPR
(b)Judiciary
(c) state government
(d)None of the above
9. In Unitary form of government
(a) All the power is divided between the three tier of government
(b)All the power is with the citizens.
(c) State Government has all the powers
(d)Power is concentrated with the Central Government.
10. One of the following is not the feature of a federal political system.
A. Division of power by a constitution
B. Establishment of two tiers of government
C. Provision for the designated representation of distinct
interests usually through the Second chamber.
D. A written supreme constitution that can only be amended by
the consent of a significant Proportion of the constituent units.
E. None.
11. Which one of the following is true about the House of the
Federation in Ethiopia:
A. It represents the regional states at the federal level.

B. It represents the nations, nationalities, and peoples of
Ethiopia.
C. It ensures equal representation.
D. Its maximum seat is fixed in the constitution.
E. All.
12. Which of the following countries is an example
of ‘coming together’ federation?
a. United States of America
b. Switzerland
c. Australia
d. Ethiopia
e. Except D
f. All
13. Which of the following are powers that both the
state and federal governments possess?
A. Grant citizenship
B. Manage the postal system
C. Set and collect taxes
D. Establish local governments
13.What does the term “Federation” Imply?
A) Fusion of Power
B)Division of Power
C)Separation of Power
D)Devolution of Power
14.What kind of powers are held by both the states and the federal
government?
A) Concurrent powers
B) Enumerated powers
C) Explicit powers
D) Implied powers
15. What is the main purpose of having Federal System in Ethiopia.
A) To allow local governments to control all aspects of governance
B) To insure that states have autonomy in some matters while maintaining

national unity
C) To eliminate the need for Central government
D)To promote regional parties over National Parties
16.Unitary for governments are always dictators while Federal form of

governments are always Democratic
A. True B. False
II. Writing
1.What are the key features of f federalism
2.Explain what coming together’’ or ‘’holding together’’ formation of

federation and Decide the formation of Current Ethiopian Federation.

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Arsi University School of Law

Final Exam of Federalism for __Year Reg Students

Instructor: - AMAN.SH( LLB, LLM)

Exam date: - October 13/2024

Time allowed 2:00 hr

This is closed book exam except FDRE Constitution

Write only Your ID No_ on each pages of your answer sheet

Copying answers will automatically nullify your entire score

This final exam will cover 50% of your total marks.

I. Choose the Best

1. One of the following is correct about federalism and federations

C. Both refer to ideology.

D. Both refer to the institutional expression.

A. There is one level of government and such number of

D. The central government may reorganize the administrative units in a

4. The concept of dual federalism refers to the idea that:

A. The federal government is supreme in all matters.

B. State governments hold more power than the federal government.

C. Federal and state governments are equal in power.

5. ___________ is the form of the government in which power is concentrated

(b) Unitary form of government

(d) None of these

6. _________is the form of government in which power is divided into different

(b) Unitary form of government

(d) None of these

(a) There are two or more level of government

(b) Sources of revenue for each level of government is clearly specified to

(c) Different tiers of government govern different people

6. Which of the following is the objective of federalism?

(a) To safeguard and promote unity of the country.

(b) Respect regional diversity

(c) Create situation like civil war

7. In a ‘Holding together federation’:

8. Who has Power to interpret the constitution as per FDRE

9. In Unitary form of government

A. It represents the regional states at the federal level.

13.What does the term “Federation” Imply?

15. What is the main purpose of having Federal System in Ethiopia.

A) To allow local governments to control all aspects of governance

B) To insure that states have autonomy in some matters while maintaining

C) To eliminate the need for Central government

D)To promote regional parties over National Parties

16.Unitary for governments are always dictators while Federal form of

1.What are the key features of f federalism

2.Explain what coming together’’ or ‘’holding together’’ formation of

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