Federal System

Definition

A federal system is a form of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional or state governments. Each level of government has its own set of powers and responsibilities.

Related terms

Unitary System:

In contrast to a federal system, a unitary system is a form of government where power is concentrated in a central authority. The central government holds all the decision-making power.

Shared Governance: Shared governance refers to a system where power and decision-making are shared between different levels or branches of government. It can be seen as an intermediate model between federal and unitary systems.

Devolution:

Devolution is the transfer of certain powers from a central authority to regional or local governments within a country. It allows for more localized decision-making while still maintaining an overall centralized structure.