5 Questions
Who is considered the father of modern federalism?
Johannes Althusius
In what year did Johannes Althusius expose the bases of federalism in Politica Methodice Digesta?
1603
What distinguishes federalism from confederalism?
The general level of government is subordinate to the regional level
In which unions of states was federalism first adopted in the modern era?
Old Swiss Confederacy
What distinguishes federalism from devolution within a unitary state?
Federalism divides powers between general and regional governments
Test your knowledge of federalism and its history with this quiz! From the father of modern federalism to the division of powers between central and regional governments, this quiz covers key concepts and historical figures.
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