Federalism

Federalism is a system of government in which power is constitutionally divided between a central authority and constituent political units (like states or provinces). The two levels of government are interdependent, and share sovereignty.

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Federalism can refer to:

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• The form of government, or constitutional structure, found in a federation.
• The political philosophy of federalists.
• Canadian federalism refers to opponents of Quebec separatism and is often also used to describe those who favour a strong federal government and weaker provincial governments.
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