federalism
/ˈfɛdɝəˌɫɪzəm/
division of power between central and regional governments
federalism in a sentence
“Federalism allows states to experiment with policies.”
Origin of federalism
Latin foedus covenant, treaty
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politics appealing to ordinary people against elites
authoritarianism
concentration of power with limited political freedoms
libertarianism
ideology prioritizing individual liberty and minimal government
totalitarianism
absolute state control over all aspects of life
autocracy
government by a single person with absolute power
oligarchy
government by a small elite group