federalism

power shared between central and state governments

संघवाद

Usage

Examples

Under federalism, Indian states make their own laws on police.

GST is often called an example of cooperative federalism.

Common mistake

Federalism means one government in Delhi decides everything.

Federalism means the centre and the states share power.

Federalism divides power; it does not put it all in one place.

Remember: Federalism: a federation of states sharing power.