federation or confederation
Federalism.
is a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political unions, such as states
divided between the central government and regional or sub-divisional governments
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units
The system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and several regional governments is called a federal system. In a federal system, both levels of government have their own specific powers and responsibilities, as outlined in a constitution. This division of powers helps to prevent the concentration of authority in one central government and allows for a balance of power between the different levels of government. Examples of countries with a federal system of government include the United States, Germany, and Australia.
Federal system is a dual government system in which nation is divided into different states and single central government .
The system is called federalism, the creation of a central government to operate and coordinate shared government functions among the states.
Federalism. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
Federalism is a system of government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between a central government and constituent political units like states.
divided between national govt and lower levels of govt.
A system that divided powers between the states and the federal government.
The Federalists believed that the best form of government was a government divided between the state and national levels, with a strong central (national) government. This is the system we have used since the Constitution was written and ratified.