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1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia comprises the Federal Government
and the State members.
2. The Federal Government and the States shall have legislative, executive and
judicial powers.
3. The House of Peoples’ Representatives is the highest authority of the Federal
Government. The House is responsible to the People. The State Council is the
highest organ of State authority. It is responsible to the People of the State.
4. State government shall be established at State and other administrative levels that
they find necessary. Adequate power shall be granted to the lowest units of
government to enable the People to participate directly in the administration of
such units.
5. The State Council has the power of legislation on matters falling under State
jurisdiction. Consistent with the provisions of this Constitution, the Council has
power to draft, adopt and amend the state constitution.
6. The State administration constitutes the highest organ of executive power.
7. State judicial power is vested in its courts.
8. Federal and State powers are defined by this Constitution. The States shall respect
the powers of the Federal Government. The Federal Government shall likewise
respect the powers of the States.
9. The Federal Government may, when necessary, delegate to the States powers and
functions granted to it by Article 51 of this Constitution.
