Comparison to other systems of autonomy Federacy

1 comparison other systems of autonomy

1.1 devolution
1.2 associated states
1.3 crown dependencies
1.4 overseas territories
1.5 asymmetric federations

comparison other systems of autonomy
devolution

a federacy differs devolved state, such spain , united kingdom, because, in devolved state, central government can revoke independence of subunits (e.g. scottish parliament, national assembly wales, northern ireland assembly in case of uk) without changing constitution.

associated states

a federacy differs associated state, such federated states of micronesia (in free association united states) , cook islands , niue (which form part of realm of new zealand). there 2 kinds of associated states: in case of micronesia, association concluded treaty between 2 sovereign states; in case of cook islands , niue, association concluded domestic legal arrangements.

crown dependencies

the relations between united kingdom , crown dependencies, i.e. isle of man , bailiwicks of guernsey , jersey in channel islands, similar federate relation: islands enjoy independence united kingdom, which, via crown, takes care of foreign relations , defence – although uk parliament have overall power legislate dependencies. however, islands neither incorporated part of united kingdom nor considered independent or associated states. isle of man not have monarch queen elizabeth ii holds position of lord of mann.

overseas territories

british overseas territories vested varying degrees of power; enjoy considerable independence united kingdom, takes care of foreign relations , defence. however, neither considered part of united kingdom, nor recognised sovereign or associated states.

asymmetric federations

in asymmetric federation 1 of substates has more independence others. examples of canada quebec has been given political deference craft independent language , education policies.

some unitary states, such spain , united kingdom, may regarded asymmetric federations. example, in spain, basque country, catalonia , galicia (later andalusia, aragon, balearic islands, canary islands, navarre, valencia, etc.) have been granted greater autonomy , political deference rest of spanish autonomous communities (see nationalities , regions of spain).

the difference between asymmetric federation , federacy indistinct; federacy extreme case of asymmetric federation, either due large differences in level of autonomy, or rigidity of constitutional arrangements.