The term for a political system in which the central government shares power with provincial governments, with some provinces having more autonomy than others.

• A. Unilateral system
• B. Federalism
• C. Asymmetrical federalism
• D. Confederalism

Answer: (C)

This describes a federal structure with unequal regional autonomy. In a federal system, central and regional governments share power, but when some provinces have more autonomy or unique powers than others, the arrangement is asymmetrical federalism. The key idea is that power is constitutionally divided, yet not all subunits have the same capabilities or authority. This differs from a fully symmetrical federal system (where all provinces have equal powers), a unitary or centralized system (where the central government holds most authority), and a confederal arrangement (where the central government is weak and subnational units hold most power).