The term for a government where power is concentrated at the top is "centralized government." In this system, decision-making authority is held by a central authority, which can lead to uniform policies and governance across a nation. However, it can also result in reduced local autonomy and limited representation of diverse regional interests.
A confederation is a form of government where power is concentrated at the regional or provincial level at the central government has very weak and limited powers
A confederation is a form of government where power is concentrated at the regional or provincial level at the central government has very weak and limited powers
A confederation is a form of government where power is concentrated at the regional or provincial level at the central government has very weak and limited powers
Although one definition of totalitarianism is a unitary government (dictatorship, junta, or oligarchy), the definition actually refers to its operation, in attempting to control all aspects (the total) of a society. Another term for concentrated government is authoritarianism.
The term for this type of government is known as a decentralized government system. In this system, regional and provincial governments hold significant power and autonomy, while the central government has limited authority. Such a system allows for greater local governance and decision-making.
Athens had less concentrated power.
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strong governments in towns and villages, and a relatively weak national government.
A unitary government is not defined by a geographic distribution of power. In a unitary system, power is concentrated at the national level, and local governments have limited authority that can be changed or revoked by the central government.
Anti-federalists criticized the U Constitution primarily because governing power was concentrated in the national government. Anti-federalists did not want the Constitution to be ratified.