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Regional Governments

Definition

Regional governments are subnational political entities that govern specific geographic areas within a larger country. These governments have certain powers and responsibilities delegated to them by the central government.

Analogy

Imagine your school divided into different grade levels, each with its own class representative. Each class representative represents their respective grade level's interests on student council, just as regional governments represent their region's interests within the larger country.

Related terms

Subnational Governments: Subnational governments refer to any level of government below the national (central) level, including regional, state, provincial, or local governments.

Autonomy: Autonomy refers to having independence or self-governance. Regional governments often seek autonomy to make decisions that best suit their particular needs.

Intergovernmental Relations: Intergovernmental relations refer to interactions between different levels of government, such as the central government and regional governments, involving cooperation, negotiation, and decision-making.