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Federalism

Doctrine that organizes the state through a constitutional division of power between a central government and autonomous regional units, such as cantons or states, with their own competencies, independent courts, and mutual checks against excessive concentration of power.

Country: Switzerland Key figure: James Madison

Profile across the 12 axes

How Federalism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Federal
Federal 80%
Unitary 20%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 79%
Autocracy 21%

Power

Strong - Liberty
Security 25%
Liberty 75%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 40%
Multiculturalism 60%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 31%
Pacifist 69%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 68%
Nationalist 33%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 33%
Private 68%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 34%
Free market 66%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 36%
Globalism 64%

Religion

Balanced
Irreligious 50%
Religious 50%

Morality

Balanced
Progressive 48%
Traditionalist 53%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 50%
Biology 50%

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