A centralized government refers to a system where power and decision-making authority are concentrated in the hands of a central authority, such as a national government. This type of government holds significant control over regional or local governments.
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Decentralization: Decentralization is the opposite of centralized government. It involves transferring power and decision-making authority from a central authority to regional or local governments.
Unitary State: A unitary state is a form of centralized government where power is held by a single central authority, with little autonomy given to subnational entities.
Authoritarianism: Authoritarianism can be associated with centralized governments as it involves strict control by an individual leader or small group over political and social aspects within a country.