The physics definition of period is the duration of one complete cycle of a wave or oscillation.
Federalism- a form of government where a group of states, territories, etc., are governed by one central power. Federalists- a member of the Federalist party. Dual Federalism-the federal government and the statesâ government have separate, but equal, powers.
Federalism is a system based upon democratic rules and institutions in which the power to govern is shared between national and provincial/state governments, creating what is often called a federation.