What Is the Name for the Structural System of Intergovernmental

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Short Answer

What is the name for the structural system of intergovernmental relations that we have in the United States, in which power is shared among the federal government and 50 sovereign states, 570 Native American tribal entities, and more than 90,000 local governments; and what is the name for the most common other structural arrangement among national and non-national governmental entities?

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Definitions:

Service Charge

A fee collected for the provision of a service, often added to the cost of services in areas like hospitality, banking, and real estate.

Refuse to Pay

The act of intentionally not providing payment for a product, service, or debt when payment is due.

Provisional Credits

Temporary credits issued to a bank account, often while a transaction is under review or a dispute is being resolved, which can be reversed depending on the outcome.

Dishonor of a Check

The refusal by a bank to pay the amount stated on a check due to insufficient funds or other reasons.