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Federalism
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federuhlizum
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Simple meaning
What does Federalism mean?
a system that shares power between government levels
Dictionary definition
A government system where power is shared between a national government and regional governments.
Example sentences
Federalism in a sentence
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Federalism divides power between different governments.
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The class compared federalism with a unitary system.
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Federalism can let regions make some decisions while the national government handles others.
Synonyms
Words like Federalism
shared governmentGovernment power divided between levels.
federal systemA system with national and regional authority.
Antonyms
Opposite words
centralismConcentrating power in one central authority.
unitary ruleGovernment power held mainly by one central government.
Word family
Federalism word family
Base word
federalism
noun
federalist
A supporter of federalism.
noun
federal
Related to a federal system.
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Practice 1
What does federalism mean?
Federalism means a system that shares power between government levels.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to federalism?
Federal System is close in meaning to federalism in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of federalism?
Centralism contrasts with federalism.
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