👉 The term "westphalian" is a German term that refers to a system of government and law in which the federal states are divided into two parts, with each part having its own constitution and legal framework. This system was established by the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648, which established the principle of federalism in Germany. The concept of "westphalian" is often used to describe a system where the federal government has more power over the state governments than the state
