Kinteraya, A.G. Methods of distinguishing the subjects of activity and powers in the modern federal states: comparative analysis and key tendencies.

Abstract: In this article by A.G. Kinteraya, the analysis of distinguishing the subjects of activity in the federal states is based upon 5 key methods of such distinction with the reference to the practice of various states of Western and Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, as well as the USSR and the Russian Federation. The above-mentioned analysis allows the author to draw the conclusions on key modern tendencies. In particular, he notes, that the classical model of the dualist federalism seems to shift and transform into a mixed model. This process influences not only the newly formed federations, but even the first federal state in the world – the USA.