Governmental Authority:Governmental authority refers to the power and control that a government has over its citizens and territory. It includes making laws, enforcing them, collecting taxes, maintaining order, and providing public services.
Federalism:Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central authority (national government) and regional authorities (state/provincial governments). Each level has some degree of autonomy while sharing certain powers.
Devolution:Devolution is the transfer of powers from a central government to lower-level regional or local governments within the same country. It allows for greater self-governance at subnational levels while maintaining overall national unity.