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Federalism Library

The Federalism Library is an online multimedia collection of articles, books, and podcasts exploring contemporary and classic questions related to federalism. It includes material created by the Center for the Study of Federalism, as well as carefully curated information from prominent writers on federalism.

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Local Attitudes Toward Federalism in Nepal

Khim Lal Devkota reports that decentralized power and fiscal empowerment are central to what many local leaders in Nepal hope that federalism will provide…

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Must State and Local Taxes Always Be Aggregated?

Darien Shanske contends that a recent Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruling -- in which a petition for review is currently pending with the U.S. Supreme…

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A Shift in Australian Indigenous Policy to the States?

Bartholomew Stanford writes that a lack of federal leadership on indigenous policy has created opportunities for indigenous peoples to seek greater recognition from states and territories. Read…

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Election Administration and Federalism

Jennifer Selin writes that election administration law is a part of administrative law, is a "political game," and "both separation of powers and federalism…

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Federalism and Interest Rate Exportation

Todd P. Stephenson notes that the United States has a dual, federalism-based banking system. Stephenson explores how this affects interest rate exportation. Read more…

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Are Calls for Reform in Nigeria “Missing the Point”?

Hakeem Onapajo contends that calls for restructuring Nigeria's federal system are misguided, "elitist, and politically motivated." Read more here.

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Top Indian Jurist Discusses Federalism

In a speech, the chief justice of the Supreme Court of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, explores the idea that federalism should be evaluated on how…

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Intergovernmental Relations Under Trump

Chad Kinsella explores federalism and intergovernmental relations during the Trump administration. Read more here.

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Federalism and Electoral Issues Presentation

The Foreign Press Centers of the U.S. Department of State has released a presentation about federalism and electoral dynamics. Read more here.

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Federalism Digests

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…

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Local U.K. Devolution Map

The Local Government Chronicle has mapped the status of devolution-related issues at the local level in the United Kingdom. Read more here.

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Federalism, Climate Change, and Environmental Racism

Lev E. Breydo explores the possible links between -- and results of -- federalism, climate change, and environmental racism. Read more here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF)?

The Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF) is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal theories, principles, institutions, and processes as practical means of organizing power in free societies.

Who are the Fellows at the Center for the Study of Federalism?

All of the CSF Fellows hold advanced degrees, are affiliated with academic institutions, and are scholarly experts in their fields. For more on each Fellow see CSF Fellows.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

Most political and public issues in the United States are influenced to some extent by its federal system. Yet many do not understand that system. The CSF website seeks to foster a better understanding among the general public and scholars of federal governing systems generally and, specifically, of the federal system of government in the United States of America.

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Federalism Matters Podcast

Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

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The Federalism Minute

Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

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