Role of a Centralized Government

Definition

The role of a centralized government refers to the extent of power and authority that is granted to a central governing body in relation to individual states or regions within a country. It involves decisions regarding national policies, laws, and the overall governance of a nation.

Related terms

States' Rights: Refers to the belief that individual states should have more power and autonomy over certain issues rather than being ruled by a strong central government.

Federalism: Describes the system in which power is divided between a central government and individual states, with each having its own sphere of authority.

Checks and Balances: Refers to the system in which different branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial) have powers that limit each other's actions to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.