Federalism: It is a form of government in which the sovereign authority of political power is divided between the various units.
Constitutional Entrenchment: It is more difficult to amend a constitution compared to ordinary laws.
‘Coming together’ Federations: Independent States coming together on their own to form a bigger unit, so that by pooling sovereignty and retaining identity they can increase their security. Example: USA, Switzerland and Australia
‘Holding together’ Federations: Where a large country decides to divide its power between the constituent States and the national government. Example: India, Spain and Belgium
Competitive Federalism: States are given freedom ....
