Balance of power (federalism)
- Balance of power (federalism)
In federations, the balance of power is the degree to which power is centralized in the federal government or devolved to the subnational governments. In confederations (decentralised federations), it is more likely that the balance of power will be in favour of the sub-national level of government (that is, states or provinces). Canada is an example of such a federation. The Commonwealth of Australia is an example of a federation in which the balance of power has shifted in favour of the central (federal) government; although the states were constitutionally intended to be preponderant, the federal government has become dominant through various means.
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