What is federalism? Mention the type of Federation that exist in countries like USA, Belgium, Australia and India.

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Federalism is a form of government where the power is divided between the central authority and other constituent units of the country.
For e.g- a) Union government b) State government c) Local self government in the form of panchayats and municipalities.

USA and Australia - Coming together federation.
Belgium and India - Holding together federation.

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