A smaller central government refers to a political system where the power and authority of the national or federal government is limited, with most governing responsibilities given to individual states or local governments.
Related terms
States' Rights: The belief that individual states should have more power and authority than the federal government, allowing them to make important decisions for themselves.
Decentralization: The process of transferring power and decision-making from a central authority to regional or local authorities.
Limited Government: A political system where there are restrictions on the powers of the government to protect individual liberties and prevent abuse of authority.