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Who is considered the father of modern federalism?
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?
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?
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?
How does federalism differ from confederalism?
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What represents the central form in the pathway of regional integration or separation?
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.
