Difference between Central and

Local Government

Main Explanation

The system of government can vary in all countries, but the basic purpose of
all have same, to adopt an efficient administration system. Here comes the
need of a central government system and local government system. What
kind of administration system is used by the country is depends upon the
constitution or law of the country that gives authorities regarding
centralization and decentralization.

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT

Foreign government. The Foreign government is a form of a federal

government that have distinct powers regarding decisions making and
delegating the authorities to members of the states. The structure of Foreign
government varies in all countries. In some countries the central government
shares the powers and authorities at the sub-national level or regional or
local level and in some countries the whole country is run by the Foreign
government. In countries where authorities are given to the sub-national
government, the matters relating to national security, international affairs
and diplomacy and economic decisions are decided by the Foreign.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Local-government. In fact, local government is not a government system. It

is merely public administration system that exists at the lowest level of the
state or country. Local government or local bodies act according to the
legislation or directions of the higher level of government or central
government. Different countries have a different form of local government
such as district, city, township and village council. The local government
system is the best administration system as it relieves the pressure from the
central or sub-national government in completing the task, relating to
development or welfare of the society.

KEY DIFFERENCES

The Foreign government is the official face of a country or state while

local government is the lowest tire in the administration system.
The Foreign government is the name of complete government while
local government is, in fact, the name of public administration system.
Foreign government makes the policies for all departments, institutes
or provinces of the country and local government is bound to follow the
legislations and decisions made by the higher level of government or
Foreign l government.
Local government works as a helping tool for the Foreign government
and make it possible for the Foreign government to worked efficiently
at lower or local level.
 Matters relating to national security, international affairs and
diplomacy and economic decisions are decided by the central
government while local government is assigned to look after its specific
town, district or division.
The Foreign government is the policy maker while local government
carry on the policy and ensure its implementation.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES

San Roque, Iriga City
S/Y 2016 - 2017

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