Political Organization of Space

Definition

Political organization of space refers to how power and authority are distributed and exercised within a country's territory. It involves the structures and institutions through which decisions are made and policies implemented at various levels of government.

Related terms

Federalism: This is a system of government where power is divided between a central authority (federal government) and regional authorities (states/provinces) within a country.

Unitary State: In this type of political organization, power is concentrated in a central authority with little to no autonomy given to regional governments.

Devolution: Devolution refers to the transfer of some powers from a central government to regional governments while still maintaining an overall unified state.