What is ethnic federalism in Ethiopia?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ethnic federalism, multi-ethnic or multi-national federalism, is a form of federal system in which the federated regional or state units are defined by ethnicity. This type of federation is identified above have been implemented by Meles Zenawi from the 1990s in Ethiopia.

What is the unique feature of Ethiopian federalism?

Some of the unique features that are inherent to the federal set up, such as the constitutional recognition of secession, umpiring of federalism through a second chamber of parliament, a unicameral parliamentary structure and etc are the areas by which weight has been given in the academic as well as political circle.

How many types of federalism are there?

There are two types of federation: Coming together Federation and Holding together Federation. Federalism has dual objectives of safeguarding and promoting unity of the country and recognizing regional diversity by way of mutual trust and agreement of living together.

When did Ethiopia become federal?

Ethiopia

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia show Name in national languages
• Ethiopian Empire	10 August 1270
• Consolidation (End of Zemene Mesafint era)	1855
• Centralisation	1904
• Occupied and annexed into Italian East Africa	9 May 1936

What is the advantage of federalism in Ethiopia?

A Better Understanding of Local Issues and Demands – The central government has no true way to understand what issues, demands and changes need to be made in every area of the country. This is why federalism is such a great advantage.

What are the consequences of ethnicity?

Consequences of ethnicity are:

Communal conflicts.
Political violence.
Religious violence.
Discrimination.
Underdevelopment.
Waste of resources.

What are the disadvantages of federal constitution?

Disadvantages:

The federal system makes decision making more complex and difficult. National decisions can sometimes compete with state decisions.
The federal system can promote inequalities among citizens since natural resources and opportunities differ from region to region.

What are the advantages of federalism?

So, our federalist form of government has several advantages, such as protecting us from tyranny, dispersing power, increasing citizen participation, and increasing effectiveness, and disadvantages, such as supposedly protecting slavery and segregation, increasing inequalities between states, states blocking national …

What is the function of federal government in Ethiopia?

Executive power is exercised by the government. The prime minister is chosen by the lower chamber of the Federal Parliamentary Assembly. Federal legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament. The Judiciary is more or less independent of the executive and the legislature.