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A bi-level republic would fit the bill.
Checks and balances
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.
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federalA bi-level republic would fit the bill.
federalA bi-level republic would fit the bill.
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
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Division of powers
It is called a federal system; there is vertical division of power, i.e. local, state and national governments.
a division of power between state and national governments
Federalism is the constitutional system that divides power between the national and state government. In the USA, the National Government has reserved rights that only it can perform, such as printing money. The State and National Governments can share rights, such as the right to tax citizens. This system is used so that the National Government isn't too powerful and the people can have some control.
Federalism, seperation of powers, checks and balances, limited government