A tripartite model of federalism

The classical account of federalism is bipartite. Federal systems are understood to have a dual nature: on the one hand, there central government, and other constituent units. We argue instead for tripartite model federalism. In this model, third institutional pillar added federal systems. This deals exclusively with matters related architecture system. three grounds: structure would be better suited accommodate political communities where citizens might currently feel misrecognized by it provide more efficient way adjust able do so in democratic manner. conclude our article reflection distance between ideal-typical actual reality.