February 7, 2007:Wednesday
Federalism: Its Advantages and Disadvantages
Lea Baluyot
First what is federalism? Federalism is defining as the allocation of power between the national government and regional government. A system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Is it advisable for a country like us to adapt this kind of government?
According to Jose Abueva, former president of University of the Philippines and a professor of public and administration we should take federal kind of government. He said that the Philippines would take a period of no less than 10 years to make a successful transition to federalism, involving a period of consolidation of several regions and intensive socioeconomic development in each of consolidated regions. Advantages of federal government are the following: (1) It ensures that government remains close to the people because the state government argue that they are more in tune with the daily needs and aspirations of people especially relevant to small and isolated places. (2) It encourages development of the nation in a decentralized and regional manner and allows for unique and innovative methods for attacking social, economic and political problems. (3) It provides a barrier to the dominance of the majority, while the disadvantages are the following: (1) It can lead to duplication of government and inefficient, over-lapping or contradictory policies in different parts of the country. (2) It can lead to inequality between the states and lead to unhealthy competition and rivalry between them. (3) It cal lead to over-government that will result to corruption. I have cited both faces of federal government in order to inform all of you that federal government is a good system of government and a good example of successful federal kind of government is the United States of America. But the question here is do we really need it? Is it advisable for our country to change the government into federal?
On my point of view, we do not need here a change of government all we need is to strengthen the centralized government. And also it’s very expensive to have a federal kind of government. We have no enough funds because we are still paying our debts. We have already LGU’S and NGO’S to monitor the needs of people that have a power equal to the national government. We are making our situation complicated if we change our present government into federal. Lastly, the Philippines is a third world country and according to survey last September 16, 2006 we have 25 only of the world’s 193 countries have federal political system, and 3 out of 25 is belong in Asia. It only indicates that a third world country like us is not ready and cannot afford the federal government.
Irene santos Said:
on April 8, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I would like the idea of federalism maybe if we would be like US
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on April 1, 2008 at 10:42 pm
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on May 7, 2008 at 10:18 pm
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yared ayele Said:
on June 3, 2008 at 8:39 pm
i want to read more
yared ayele Said:
on June 3, 2008 at 8:43 pm
i want to read more on federalism
didi Said:
on July 15, 2008 at 7:58 pm
its a nice overview. but do you think you are the only one with an oponion? or we should also tell you our views?
hexambird Said:
on August 14, 2008 at 5:01 pm
ahm! federalism? fOr me yeah it is a good system but for us filipino its hard for us if mag chachange pa tayo…kasi grave walang kwenta na ang mga leaders dto…tsk tsk :]
rera Said:
on August 28, 2008 at 7:38 pm
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kenneth trobaugh Said:
on September 10, 2008 at 5:10 pm
The problem is not within the form of government that we have, it is within us. Nature to us that all of us wants to be a leader that is why we are killing each other for the sake of our aspiration. Democratic is still the best, any change will only cause turbulences in the public. We are good in blaming our government if we are experiencing crisis instead of looking for an answer to our dillema. For me the status quo is already working so theres no need for a change.
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serenity Said:
on September 18, 2008 at 12:07 am
i hate the government!!!! they have to many rules and it sux butt!!! they should just ban the really bad things like murder and leave the rest of it alone!!!! stupid control freaks are so insecure about themselves that they need other people to control to feel good!!!!
serenity Said:
on September 18, 2008 at 12:13 am
ooh yea and y can’t we smoke ciggarettes if we’re not 18 how stupid i have 2 months to go. idiots!!!!! i can’t believe people hey let me control some thing./ u can lik my toes until i’m allowed to smoke in a resturant. a smoking ban how gay!!!!! tell me i can’t smoke within 20 feet of a building.
serenity Said:
on January 29, 2010 at 11:27 am
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Jiliana Said:
on September 18, 2008 at 12:13 am
They need to lower the drinking age back down to 18. I mean come on, if you’re old enough to decide what job you want, if you’ll die for your country, to smoke, don’t you think you should be able to drink. Well, i need a cigarette. So, see ya.
mendrel Said:
on September 26, 2008 at 12:50 pm
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Ricky Said:
on October 3, 2008 at 1:22 am
I used this to help me study for a test I have to take in an hour.
american Said:
on December 30, 2008 at 6:05 am
the world needs goverment or else it wpould be total madness. if you dont like it try to live in a third world country were people are dying all around you see if you dont want a goverment them!!!!!!
Nirmala Said:
on December 31, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Oh ! in many countries of the world the government leaders and opposition leaders are the brutal killer. So, the world is unstable and not out of the risks. No government system can be good or bad in itself because the system is made by human beings. So, if leaders have positive mindset, visionary approach and good management capacity the world will be free of the crisis. In such situation, it no matter whether there is Unitary government system, Federal government or any other systems.
medhanit Said:
on February 28, 2009 at 1:29 am
i don’t think that there is any precise definition of federalism. it is something which is structured by policy of respective state. so i need to know further!!!!!!!
bob saget Said:
on March 11, 2009 at 3:00 am
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medhanit Said:
on March 11, 2009 at 1:33 pm
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the issue of federalism, let it be the consern of those who abuse it. the very pupose of it is not to be against the rule of law and constitutional democracy. it is about separation of power and enble state government to administer themselves with in the boundery prescribed for them. it is also about giving minirities to govern their way with restricted interferance of the federal government.
Desirous Said:
on July 18, 2009 at 2:57 pm
it is very nice. i think it really important and knowledgefull.
roslee Said:
on August 15, 2009 at 8:05 pm
It will help my seeking of literature review on federalism. TQ lea.
SANGHAMITRA SINGH Said:
on September 29, 2009 at 7:17 pm
i feel that more and more countries should become federal nations for the drastic upliftment of the country
Federal Farmer Said:
on October 14, 2009 at 11:38 am
To read more on federalism, I recommend Ken Wheare’s book (Federal Government). I just wrote a post on the subject in the US. See: http://soozah.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/consolidation-what-the-fight-is-really-about/
Amirson Said:
on October 25, 2009 at 4:21 am
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euandus Said:
on October 29, 2009 at 10:52 pm
See if you think I’ve got it right in how I depict federalism. I had several replies to my posts so I wrote another in defense of the governmance system. If you are interested in having a look, here is the link. http://euandus3.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/coming-soon-a-post-on-problems-with-a-resurgent-federalism/
savannah Said:
on November 13, 2009 at 11:31 pm
this helped me on my we the people compation/essay.
Krissy Said:
on November 20, 2009 at 1:46 pm
whew! this article helped me a lot!:)
allen saloleonar Said:
on November 24, 2009 at 10:39 am
federalism.. after hearing about the ridos in maguindanao i don’t think it’s such a good idea, we will just be giving those dictators in the provinces even more power
bandana Said:
on November 29, 2009 at 3:35 pm
this is a good overview. M a student of law and i want to read more about federalism. i think this will help to my study.
tan-man Said:
on December 7, 2009 at 5:14 am
i honestly totally agree wit u dude
and u guys are are SPAMMING DICKS D:<
luxe Said:
on January 19, 2010 at 9:31 pm
this helped me loads with that we the people compittion for the advantages and disadvantages of federalism