PO101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: William Riker, Welsh Nationalism, Autonomous Communities Of Spain
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Lecture nine - political systems (unitary and federal systems) The greatest possible measure of decentralization in the unitary state. In 1979, creation of 17 autonomous communities. Regional governments are based on elective assemblies and broad control over domestic policies. Traditionally, the uk one of the most centralized unitary states. The revival of scottish and welsh nationalism in 1960s that put devolution on the agenda. Devolved bodies were only established in 1999. Both national and sub-national levels of government enjoy sovereignty in certain specific areas of government. Centralized -- decentralized dimension of federalism (william riker) Canada and the u. s. : size of regional governments ( constituent units ) A bargain between national and local elites to the benefit of both. The bargain enables them to expand the territory under their control and defend against external enemies. Military security and territorial expansion are the driving forces behind the formation of federations. Helps the creation of the system of equal rights for all citizens.
