federalism
The division of powers between the national and state governments called federalism. This division of powers is facilitated by the federal government.
Checks and balances
Division of powers
a division of power between state and national governments
federalA bi-level republic would fit the bill.
Federal System
Federal and State Governments
federalA bi-level republic would fit the bill.
Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central, national government and regional governments, typically states or provinces. This division allows for both levels of government to have their own areas of authority while also sharing some powers. The Constitution outlines the distribution of powers in a federal system of government.
federalA bi-level republic would fit the bill.
When used correctly, the word "federal" (as in "federal system") refers to the division of political power between the national government and the state governments. However, people use the word "federal" as a synonym for the word "national." Therefore, when people use the phrase, "Today, the federal government decided...." they are (usually) referring to the national government and not the division of power between the national and state governments. This is an example of a technical term in political science being incorrectly used.
The national government is obligated to support the state governments in case of an emergency in that state. The national government also should no infringe on state powers.It divides power between a National Government and State governments. The obligation of the National Government to protect the States against invasion.