centralized governments
[ˈsen.trə.laɪzd ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənts]
nounpl: centralized governments
governos centralizados
1. Government systems where power and decision-making authority are concentrated at the national or central level rather than distributed among regional or local authorities
Centralized governments often have more uniform policies across their territories.
Governos centralizados frequentemente possuem políticas mais uniformes em seus territórios.
2. Political structures where most administrative functions and control are exercised from a single central authority
Many European nations transitioned from centralized governments to more decentralized systems.
Muitas nações europeias transitaram de governos centralizados para sistemas mais descentralizados.
In Brazil, the concept of centralized governments is historically significant, as the country has oscillated between centralized federal control and decentralized state autonomy throughout its history. This term is commonly discussed in Brazilian political science, particularly regarding the balance between federal, state, and municipal governments. In Portugal, centralized governance reflects historical periods of strong monarchical and authoritarian rule.
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