Federal Systems Of Government Vs. Federal Governments

Federal and unitary systems of government are different government systems that look similar on the surface level, but have several differences that set them apart. Federal and unitary governments, both have a central government at the top, but it is the roles and responsibilities of that central government that set the two systems of government apart.

In a federal system of government, states combine a central government with smaller regional governments into one system. The powers that the central government and regional governments are typically described in a constitution, so as to ensure that neither gains too much power over the other. This allows for a large scoping “Law of the Land,” with which the smaller governments must abide