Centralized Governance: Refers to a governance structure where power and decision-making authority are concentrated at the top level, often with limited local autonomy.
Decentralized Governance: In contrast to centralized governance, this type of structure distributes power and decision-making across multiple levels or entities within an organization or society.
Federalism: A governance structure that divides powers between central authorities and regional or local governments, allowing for significant local autonomy while still maintaining overall unity.