federalism
US /ˈfed.ɚ.əl.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈfed.ɚ.əl.ɪ.zəm/
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聯邦制
a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units
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The country adopted federalism to balance regional autonomy with national unity.
該國實行聯邦制，以平衡區域自治與國家統一。
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The debate over federalism is central to the country's political structure.
關於聯邦制的辯論是該國政治結構的核心。