Scenarios about 'federalism'
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, creating multiple levels of governance with specific powers reserved for each. This political structure, exemplified by nations like the United States, Germany, and Switzerland, allows for regional autonomy while maintaining national unity. In alternate history scenarios, different approaches to federalism often explore how varying distributions of power might have affected national development, regional conflicts, or the survival of empires and unions.
What If Bavaria Gained More Autonomy in Germany?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Bavaria secured greater autonomy within the German federal system, reshaping Germany's political landscape and potentially altering European integration.
What If Lombardy Gained More Autonomy in Italy?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Italy's wealthiest region achieved greater autonomy, potentially reshaping the economic and political landscape of southern Europe.
What If Texas Maintained Stronger Local Control?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Texas preserved greater local autonomy through stronger county governments and weaker state centralization, reshaping its political landscape, economic development, and relationship with the federal government.
What If Virginia Developed a Different Relationship with the Federal Government?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Virginia chose a path of cooperation rather than confrontation with the federal government during the Civil Rights Era, potentially reshaping Southern politics and race relations in America.
What If India Adopted a Presidential System?
Exploring how India's governance, politics, and development trajectory might have evolved if the world's largest democracy had chosen a presidential system instead of the Westminster parliamentary model at independence.