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    Federalism is a mode of government that combines a general government (the central or "federal" government) with regional governments (provincial, state, cantonal, territorial, or other sub-unit governments) in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two. Johannes Althusius is … See more

    Etymology
    The terms "federalism" and "confederalism" share a root in the Latin word foedus, meaning "treaty, pact or covenant". Their common early meaning until the late … See more

    In Europe, "federalist" is sometimes used to describe those who favor a common federal government, with distributed power at regional, national … See more

    It has been argued that federalism and other forms of territorial autonomy are a useful way to structure political systems in order to prevent … See more

    • Bednar, Jenna (2011). "The Political Science of Federalism". Annual Review of Law and Social Science. 7: 269–288. doi:10.1146/annurev-lawsocsci-102510-105522.
    • Broschek, Jorg (2016). "Federalism in Europe, America and … See more

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    Many countries have implemented federal systems of government with varying degree of central and regional sovereignty. The federal … See more

    Division of powers
    In a federation, the division of power between federal and regional governments is usually outlined in the See more

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  2. WEBMay 8, 2024 · Federalism, mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in …

  3. Federalism: A Power-Sharing System
    Federalism is a way of organizing a country with multiple states or regions that share power with a central government
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  5. WEBMar 21, 2022 · Federalism is the process by which two or more governments share powers over the same geographic area. It is the method used by most democracies in the world. While some countries …