federation, the government of a federal community. In such a model there are two levels of government, one dealing with the common and the other with the territorially diverse. Un… See more

Because of the variety of possible origins, every federation is likely to be different from every other. The composition of federal representative assemblies, as well as the distribution … See more

Every federation provides for participation of local units in the process of amending and altering the constitution. How do the local units—states, cantons, provinces, or dominions… See more

The second feature of a federation concerns the executive sphere. The component units have a part either in selecting the federal executive or in conducting … See more

A judicial body for the settlement of disputes between central and local authorities is found in all federations. In the United States the Supreme Court is charged wit… See more