Allocation of power refers to how authority and decision-making responsibilities are divided between different levels or branches of government. It determines which level has the final say on specific issues.
Related terms
Delegated Powers: These are powers specifically assigned to the federal government by the Constitution.
Reserved Powers: Reserved powers are those that belong exclusively to the states according to the 10th Amendment of the Constitution.
Concurrent Powers: These are powers shared by both the federal and state governments. They can exercise these powers independently, but they may also collaborate on certain issues.