A structural or explanatory diagram; spacing does not represent time, geography or quantities.
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Federal | Republic-wide institutions and national responsibilities. |
| Provincial | Regional government within the federal system. |
| County | Administration of many everyday public institutions. |
| Municipal | Local government at the city level. |
What this explains
The government document describes authority distributed among levels. The chart is a structural reference, not proof that every modern administrative practice existed unchanged in WWII. Wartime interpretation must distinguish enduring constitutional ideas from later technologies and implementation details.