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Theories, political philosophies, economic models, institution types and forms of self-government — each idea traced through theory, real examples, critique and results.
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- FederalismConceptA system in which authority is constitutionally divided between a central government and regional governments, neither of which can unilaterally abolish the other. Examples include the United States, Switzerland and Germany.
- Free Territory (Makhnovshchina), UkraineExperimentAn anarchist-influenced peasant movement around Huliaipole, southern Ukraine, led by Nestor Makhno. Between late 1918 and 1921 it held territory, backed local soviets, communes and regional congresses, and fought Whites, nationalists and Bolsheviks.
- Freetown ChristianiaExperimentA self-governing neighbourhood in Copenhagen founded in 1971 in former military barracks, with decisions taken by consensus in common meetings.
- French Citizens' Convention for Climate (2019–2021)ExperimentA 150-member randomly selected convention that proposed measures to cut French greenhouse emissions by at least 40% by 2030. The government adopted many proposals in full or part, but not all, and no referendum followed.