ADMS 1010 Lecture 2: Week 2
10 Jan 2012
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Distribution of power in a federation between the central authority and the constituent units (as states or provinces) involving the allocation of significant lawmaking powers to those constituent units. A system of government in which power is divided between a national (federal) government and various regional governments. For the purposes of our discussion, the state is a geographically defined entity that exists under one political structure without being subject to another political authority. The term state is often used interchangeably with the term government. Canada is a federalist state, with three levels of government. The united states is also a federalist state with three levels of government. Federal government in both examples exerts strong central authority, yet leaves significant decisions and powers up to the regional constituencies. All powers not specifically reserved for the provinces are allotted. All powers not specifically reserved for the federal government are allotted to the states. Power is located in one central authority.
