Phrases with «centralised state»

A "centralised state" refers to a government structure in which most of the power and decision-making authority is held by a central authority or a single governing body. In this type of system, the central government has control over important aspects such as laws, policies, and finances, while local or regional governments have limited autonomy. Full definition

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Sentences with «centralised state»

Berlin's position within Germany is nothing like that of capital cities of centralised states. (wexboy.wordpress.com)
Mr Cameron, whose olive branch move has echoes of Tony Blair courting Paddy Ashdown's Lib Dems ten years ago, added: «We will never win the fight to make British poverty history as long as we rely on top - down, centralised state mechanisms,» he wrote. (politics.co.uk)
But much has changed since Lord Hailsham warned of «elective dictatorship» and Margaret Thatcher demonstrated its practical potential when combining a majoritarian voting system and unwritten constitution in western Europe's most centralised state. (nextleft.org)
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Phrases with «centralised state»

Sentences with «centralised state»

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