Federalism and its Founders Quiz
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Who is considered the father of modern federalism?

  • Old Swiss Confederacy
  • Polis
  • Montesquieu
  • Johannes Althusius (correct)
  • In which work did Johannes Althusius expose the bases of federalism?

  • Confederalism
  • Politica Methodice Digesta, Atque Exemplis Sacris et Profanis Illustrata (correct)
  • Old Swiss Confederacy
  • The Spirit of Laws
  • What is an example of federalist republics in corporate societies according to Montesquieu?

  • Old Swiss Confederacy
  • Devolution within a unitary state
  • Villages
  • Cities forming confederations (correct)
  • How does federalism differ from confederalism?

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    What represents the central form in the pathway of regional integration or separation?

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    Study Notes

    Federalism

    • Johannes Althusius is considered the father of modern federalism.
    • In his work "Politica", Johannes Althusius exposed the bases of federalism.

    Federalist Republics

    • According to Montesquieu, an example of federalist republics in corporate societies is the Achaean League.

    Federalism vs Confederalism

    • Federalism differs from confederalism in that federalism is a system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller regional governments, whereas confederalism is a system where power is held by regional governments with little or no central authority.

    Regional Integration or Separation

    • The central form in the pathway of regional integration or separation is federalism.

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    Test your knowledge about federalism and its founders with this quiz. Explore the origins and principles of federalism, including the contributions of Johannes Althusius and Montesquieu.

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