federal territorial status

Federal territorial status refers to the classification of regions within a country based on their administrative and governance arrangements. Territories are areas that are governed directly by the federal government, often with less autonomy than states or provinces. Unlike states or provinces, which typically have their own governments and legislative powers, territories may have limited self-governance and are wholly or partly administered by the federal authority. This status affects how laws are made, how resources are managed, and the degree of local control, reflecting constitutional or legal distinctions established by the country’s governing framework.