State Government: The state government refers to the governing body that operates at the level below the federal government within a particular state. They have jurisdiction over issues that pertain specifically to that state.
Federal Government: The federal government is the central governing authority for all states in the United States. It has jurisdiction over matters that affect all states collectively, such as national defense or foreign policy.
Devolution: Devolution is a process where some powers or responsibilities are transferred from higher levels (such as federal) to lower levels (such as state) of government. It involves decentralizing certain functions or decision-making authority.