Federal government
Federal government
The Federal government (pronunciation: /ˈfɛdərəl ˈɡʌvərnmənt/) is a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, such as states or provinces.
Etymology
The term "federal" originates from the Latin word foedus, which means "covenant" or "league". The term "government" comes from the Old French gouvernement, which means "control, direction, administration".
Definition
In a federal government, the central authority, often referred to as the federal or central government, has powers that are specified by a constitution, which are typically matters of national and international importance. The constituent political units, such as states or provinces, retain sovereignty over all other governmental matters not specifically delegated to the central government.
Related Terms
- Constitution: A document that outlines the fundamental principles and established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
- Sovereignty: The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.
- Central government: The government that holds absolute supremacy over a unitary state.
- State government: The government of a country subdivision in a federal form of government, which shares political power with the federal or national government.
- Province: A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Federal government
- Wikipedia's article - Federal government
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