Unitary System: In contrast to a federal system, a unitary system is a form of government where power is concentrated in a central authority. The central government holds all the decision-making power.
Shared Governance: Shared governance refers to a system where power and decision-making are shared between different levels or branches of government. It can be seen as an intermediate model between federal and unitary systems.
Devolution: Devolution is the transfer of certain powers from a central authority to regional or local governments within a country. It allows for more localized decision-making while still maintaining an overall centralized structure.