🗳️ap comparative government review

Local autonomy

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

The degree of self-governance and independent decision-making authority granted to regional or local governments within a federal system.

AP course connection

Topic 1.7: 1.7 Federal and Unitary Systems

Unit 1

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