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Federalism in America: An Encyclopedia

This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive reference explaining the major concepts, institutions, court cases, epochs, personalities, and policies that have shaped, or been shaped by, American federalism. It describes federalism’s creation and evolution, and its influence on local, state, and national governmental institutions, procedures, and policies. The models used to explain the various historical eras in the development of federalism are also included. Originally published by Greenwood Press in 2005, this encyclopedia contained over 400 entries relating to American federalism. In its current online form, entries are being added and old ones updated. See more…

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State Constitutional Rights Federalism

State Constitutional Rights Federalism, also known as “new judicial federalism” refers to the practice that developed in the 1970s of state courtsrelying on state…

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United States v. Cooley (2021)

In United States v. Cooley (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an Indian tribe police officer has the authority to detain temporarily…

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Palko v. Connecticut (1937)

Frank Jacob Palko was convicted of second-degree murder in 1935 for killing two police officers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and sentenced to life in prison…

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National League of Cities

Founded in 1924, the National League of Cities (NLC) is a nonpartisan public officials’ association that exists to promote the mutual interests of the…

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Legislation

National Labor Relations Act of 1935

Also known as the Wagner Act, the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 greatly expanded the federal government’s power to regulate interstate commerce by…

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National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933

See Schechter Poultry Corporation v. United States

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McCulloch v. Maryland

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King v. Burwell

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Institutions

National Conference of State Legislatures

Founded in 1975, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is a nonpartisan public officials’ association composed of sitting state legislators. The NCSL promotes…

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Institutions

National Association of Towns and Townships

The purpose of the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) is to represent the interests of towns and townships before the law and…

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Institutions

National Association of Counties

Founded in 1935, the National Association of Counties (NACo) is a nonpartisan public officials’ association that exists to provide county officials with a voice…

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