👉 Refederalization refers to the process of nationalizing some or all of a state's political, economic, and social institutions, such as government agencies, public education systems, and municipal governance. This can occur when a state voluntarily decides to centralize its functions within a federal entity, which is then known as a "refederalized state." Refederalization has been a common practice in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and many others.