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Federal democracies

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Federal democracies are systems of government where power is divided between central authorities and regional or state governments. Both levels have their own areas of jurisdiction.

AP course connection

Topic 1.3: 1.3 Democracy vs. Authoritarianism

Unit 1

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