Federal republic

A federal republic is a state which is both a federation and a republic. A federation is a state composed of a number of self-governing regions (often themselves referred to as 'states') united by a central, federal government. In a federation, unlike in a unitary state, the self-governing status of autonomous regions is constitutionally entrenched and cannot be revoked by an unilateral decision of the central government. Usage of the term republic is inconsistent but, as a minimum, it means a state that does not have a monarch as head of state.

Related Topics:
State - Federation - Republic - Unitary state - Monarch - Head of state

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Three states explicitly describe themselves as federal republics. These are the Federal Republic of Germany, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. A close variant is the term federative republic, which appears in the full official title of Brazil. Not every federation is also a republic. For example, Canada, Australia, and Malaysia are federal constitutional monarchies with parliamentary systems.

Related Topics:
Federal Republic of Germany - Federal Republic of Nigeria - Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia - Brazil - Canada - Australia - Malaysia - Constitutional monarchies - Parliamentary system

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