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Noun federalism has 1 sense
  1. federalism - the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
    --1 is a kind of
    political orientation, ideology, political theory

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Federalism

Description

Federalism refers to a system of government in which power is shared between a central authority and various regional or state governments. It is a principle that establishes the division of power to maintain balance and coordination between different levels of government.

Examples in Sentences

As a noun:

1. The United States operates under a system of federalism, where power is divided between the federal government and individual states.

2. In Canada, federalism allows each province to have control over certain aspects of their governance.

As an adjective:

1. The federalism movement gained popularity in the 19th century as a way to protect state rights within the United States.

2. The country adopted a federalism approach to address the diverse needs and cultural differences of its regions.

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