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Which alternative does NOT represent characteristics of a Federation?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- The States can quit the Federation at any time and its withdrawal is simple
Why
In a federation, member states cannot easily or unilaterally leave the union, unlike in a confederation. Withdrawal from a federation is difficult and requires complex constitutional procedures. This difference distinguishes federations from confederations, where withdrawal is theoretically simpler.
- It’s an union of States that share the same fate
- The States conserve their own institutions, but renounce its sovereignty in favor of a central power
- The duration of its existence is unlimited
- The States can quit the Federation at any time and its withdrawal is simple
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