Differences between Centralization of Power and Decentralization of Power
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| Centralization of Power | Decentralization of Power | |
| (i) | Power is concentrated on a single decision-making body. | Power is shared between the central government and other units of government. |
| (ii) | ConstitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More recognizes only the central government. | The constitution recognizes other units of government. |
| (iii) | The constitution is flexible. | The constitution is rigid. |
| (iv) | The constitution is unwritten. | The constitution is written. |
| (v) | It is effective in relatively small states with low populations. | It is effective in states with large geographical territories and a high population. |
| (vi) | There is the supremacy of the legislatureThe legislative branch of government is responsible for making laws within a country. Legislatures are made up of people called legislators who, in democracies, are elected by the country’s population More. | There is supremacy of the constitution. |
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