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.