What are the different types of federalism?
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Dual Federalism (Big Government Federalism) is the idea that the union and states share power, but that a central Federal Government holds more power than the individual states. This is a more classically conservative form that can ensure cohesive policy between states due to the fact that it can dictate state policy to some extent.
Cooperative Federalism (Small Government “States’ Rights” Federalism) is the idea that the federal government and the state government share power equally. This is a more classically liberal form that allows for a wide range of differences between states. This form generally sacrifices some classical conservative central control for “states’ rights” (as the federal government can’t fully dictate policy, states have more flexibility to write their own rules).
A Confederation (Confederalism) typically, at least in more modern times (when not used as a synonym for a federation, as it often was in history), describes a union of States (or other self-governing bodies) that cooperate, but are only loosely beholden to a central government. Or, according to the CIA, “a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers.” In other words, if we consider a confederation to be a looser union of entities.
Cooperative Federalism (Small Government “States’ Rights” Federalism) is the idea that the federal government and the state government share power equally. This is a more classically liberal form that allows for a wide range of differences between states. This form generally sacrifices some classical conservative central control for “states’ rights” (as the federal government can’t fully dictate policy, states have more flexibility to write their own rules).
A Confederation (Confederalism) typically, at least in more modern times (when not used as a synonym for a federation, as it often was in history), describes a union of States (or other self-governing bodies) that cooperate, but are only loosely beholden to a central government. Or, according to the CIA, “a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers.” In other words, if we consider a confederation to be a looser union of entities.
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Types of federalism
There are two types of federation: 1.Coming together Federation and 2.Holding together Federation.
Holding Together Federation;
Holding Together Federation is one where a large country decides to divide its power between the constituent states and the national government.
Example;
India, Belgium and Spain etc.
Coming Together Federation;
Coming Together Federation involves independent states coming together to form a bigger unit all constituent units have equal power.
Example;
USA, Switzerland and Australia etc.
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