Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
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3 termsFederalism
Federalism divides power between a central government and subnational units, allowing shared governance.
Fiscal Decentralization
The process of allocating financial resources and taxing authority from central to subnational governments.
Fiscal Decentralization Index
A quantitative measure assessing the degree to which fiscal responsibilities and revenues are devolved from central to subnational governments.
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2 termsIntergovernmental Grants
Funds provided by one level of government, usually federal, to lower levels such as states or municipalities to support specific programs or general purposes.
Intergovernmental Relations
Intergovernmental relations coordinate collaboration and conflict resolution between different government levels.