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What is the significance of specifying the jurisdictions of different levels of government in the constitution?
What is the significance of specifying the jurisdictions of different levels of government in the constitution?
- It allows one level of government to unilaterally change fundamental provisions.
- It restricts the sovereign power of governments.
- It eliminates the need for consent between different levels of government.
- It guarantees the existence and authority of each tier of government. (correct)
Why is it necessary for changes to fundamental provisions of the constitution to have the consent of both levels of government?
Why is it necessary for changes to fundamental provisions of the constitution to have the consent of both levels of government?
- To simplify the legislative process.
- To increase the sovereign power of governments.
- To give ultimate power to one level of government.
- To maintain the balance of power between different levels of government. (correct)
What role do courts play in disputes between different levels of government?
What role do courts play in disputes between different levels of government?
- They always favor one level of government over the other.
- They act as mediators to reach a compromise.
- They interpret the constitution and decide on the powers of governments. (correct)
- They have no authority in resolving such disputes.
Why is it important for sources of revenue to be clearly specified for each level of government?
Why is it important for sources of revenue to be clearly specified for each level of government?
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How does the constitution prevent unilateral changes to fundamental provisions by one level of government?
How does the constitution prevent unilateral changes to fundamental provisions by one level of government?
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What does having different tiers of government governing the same citizens with specific jurisdictions ensure?
What does having different tiers of government governing the same citizens with specific jurisdictions ensure?
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