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FEDERALISM

FOR
FILIPINOS

WHAT IS
FEDERALIS
M?

A form of government where


sovereignty is constitutionally
shared between a central
governing authority and
constituent political units
called states or region.

These states will have more


power over their finances,
developments plans, and laws
exclusive to there jurisdiction.
The central government and
states can also share certain
powers.

THE
DIFFERENCE
FROM WHAT
WE HAVE

Unitary form of government


Powers and resources are with the
national government based in Metro
Manila
The Malcaang decides how much
to give local government units

In federalism, the
states will have the
power to make these
decisions

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