How will government powers be apportioned between the central government and the federal states?
The Federal Constitution will define the powers reserved to the central government and those to be exercised by the federal states. It may also provide for certain provisions to be exercised concurrently by the central government and the federal states. That is why the Constitution has to be amended. 8. Briefly, what powers may be assigned to the central government? The central government may exercise, among other things, powers2 relative to: (a) foreign affairs; (b) armed forces; (c) monetary system; (d) basic education; (e) basic justice; (f) citizenship, rights & duties; (g) national suffrage; (h) national taxation & customs; (i) national public works, and (j) postal & telecommunications. 9. What powers may be assigned to the federal states? The federal states may exercise, among other things, powers3 over: (a) Local development; (b) Mineral resources; (c) Marine and aquatic resources; (d) Forest and other natural resources; (e) Trade and commerce; (f) Police; (g) Local taxation; an
