Federal State
/ˈfɛdərəl steɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions under a central federal government.
The United States is composed of a federal state structure balancing power between the national and state governments.
Forms
- federal states
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Commentary
The term emphasizes the constitutional division of authority between central and regional governments, important in drafting and interpreting federal constitutions.
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