Federalism Digest: Peaceful Transfers of Power in Our Federal System
During this presidential election year, as the candidates joust with rhetorical and emotional appeals, we should remember that one of America’s greatest political achievements…
Federalism Digest: What is Federalism? A Cultural Perspective
Federalism permeates U.S. history and civics in much the same way as constitutionalism. Each is a political principle as well as a cultural norm…
President of the United States
The institution of U.S. President is shaped by federalism and individual presidents shape federalism.
Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. Whiting (2011)
The federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) makes it unlawful “to hire, or to recruit or refer for a fee, for…
United States v. Windsor (2013)
In United States v. Windsor, et al., (2013), the Supreme Court held that a federal law that excluded same-sex partners from the federal definition…
United States Term Limits v. Thornton (1995)
A powerful movement for term limits developed during the 1980's. Most states adopted term limits for members of the state legislature (many governors were…
U.S. Constitution (full document)
Contents 1THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND AMENDMENTS 1.1ARTICLE I. 1.1.1Section 1. 1.1.2Section 2. 1.1.3Section 3. 1.1.4Section 4. 1.1.5Section 5. 1.1.6Section 6. 1.1.7Section 7. 1.1.8Section 8.…
Law Enforcement
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U.S. Conference of Mayors
Founded in 1932, the U.S. Conference of Mayors is a nonpartisan public officials’ association that promotes the mutual interests of U.S. cities with populations…
Public Officials’ Organizations
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Interstate and Defense Highways Act
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Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans (2015)
In Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans (2015), the Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling rejected the claim that specialty license plates…
