Answer:
fed·er·al·ism
/ˈfed(ə)rəˌlizəm/
noun:
the federal principle or system of government.
the principles of the Federalist Party.
noun: Federalism
in Canada, support of confederation in opposition to Quebec separatism.
Step-by-step explanation:
Federalism is a mixed or compound mode of government that combines a general government with regional governments in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two. Federalism in the modern era was first adopted in the unions of states during the Old Swiss Confederacy.
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