Central Government
Definition
Central Government refers to the national government which holds supreme power in a nation. In the U.S., it's responsible for national defense, foreign policy, and regulating interstate trade.
Analogy
The Central Government is like the principal of a school. Just as the principal sets rules for all students and teachers within the school, the central government sets laws that apply to all states within a country.
Related terms
Federal System: A system where power is divided between a central government and individual states.
Constitution: The fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
Executive Branch: One of three branches of government (along with legislative and judicial) responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing laws.
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