A system of national government in which power is divided between a central authority and a number of regions with delimited self-governing authority.
Covenantalism.
The belief that such a system is superior to other forms of government.
The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
The relationship between a word and its dependents.
The tenure of a chief of state.
The management or control of a system.