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Maintain balanced population distribution,

Less dependency on central government.

Challenging factors of federal system

Conflict between the states in regards of using natural resources of border
areas,

Expensive form of government,
Misunderstanding may arise between central and state government regarding
the sharing of power and authority,

Difficult to address the needs and demands of every minority,
Dangers of division or disintegration,

Unequal distribution of wealth,
Challenge to maintain equal recognition to all cultural groups.

Key Terms
Acceleration : speeding up, increase of speed
Autonomous : having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs
Clauses : a distinct provision in a document
Decentralization : the distribution of power from a central authority to regional and local
authorities
Disintegration : fragmentation
Merits : good quality, value or worth

Note to the teacher: Explain to the students the concept of federalism practically rather than theoretically.

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