Quiz on Federalism in Malaysia

What is the origin of the word 'Federalism'?

• Greek word for unity

• Latin word Foedus

• French word for agreement

• Spanish word for federation

According to D.J. Elazar, what does federalism allow?

• Complete autonomy of states

• Centralized government control

• Unity of separate politics

• Separation of powers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of federalism according to William H. Riker?

• Guarantee of autonomy

• Single legislative body

• Existence of autonomous areas

• Two levels of government

What is a prerequisite for a federal system according to the text?

• Bicameral legislature

• Written constitution

• Single state association

• Recognition by the United Nations

What is the highest court in Malaysia for settling disputes between federal and state?

• State Court

• Federal Court

• High Court

• Supreme Court

Which article in the Federal Constitution refers to the superiority of federal law?

• Article 75

• Article 121

• Article 44

• Article 32

What type of legislature does a federal system typically have?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• No legislature

• Tricameral legislature

In a unitary system, who has ultimate authority?

• Federal states

• Regional governments

• Local councils

• Central government

Which of the following is a feature of a confederation?

• Strong central government

• Weak central government

• Bicameral legislature

• Supremacy of constitution

What is the main difference between federal and unitary systems?

• Presence of a written constitution

• Division of powers

• Bicameral legislature

• Judicial independence