Principles of federalism are based on the idea that power is divided between a central government and regional/state governments. It emphasizes shared sovereignty between different levels of government.
Related terms
Dual Federalism: Dual federalism refers to an interpretation of federalism where powers are strictly divided between state governments and the federal government with little overlap.
Cooperative Federalism: Cooperative federalism is an approach where state and federal governments work together closely in policy-making and implementation.
Devolution: Devolution is the transfer of powers from a central government to regional/local governments within a country.