Outline five factors that give rise to the adoption of federalism.
Explanation
(i) Geographical nearness/contiguity.
(ii) Desire for a union.
(iii) Availability of resources.
(iv) The size of the country/population.
(v) Absence of marked inequalities.
(vi) Common historical/colonial experience.
(vii) Fear of a-a 2 domination.
(viii) Preservation of local autonomy.
(ix) Ethnic diversity.
(x) Need for common defense system.