Claim: In Chapter 4 of the Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic, which defines the government as a federation and describes the nature of the federal government, Puntland would qualify as a State Government if it chooses to remain so organized; additionally, it also defines a Ministry of Federal and Constitutional Affairs to implement such affairs.
Evidence: This Chapter defines the government as a federation and describes the nature of the federal government. For example, Puntland would qualify as a State Government, if it choose to remain so organized within this structure. It also defines a Ministry of Federal and Constitutional Affairs to implement such affairs.