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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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September 21, 2018

Intergovernmental Responses to Climate Change in Canada and Germany

An international group of scholars has studied Canadian and German intergovernmental responses to climate change. They suggest that because the effects of climate change…

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American Federalism

September 20, 2018

Congress Urged to Let Wayfair Stand

The National Conference of State Legislatures is urging Congress to not legislate around the recent South Dakota v. Wayfair decision, in which the Supreme…

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American Federalism

September 20, 2018

First Amendment Federalism

Jud Campbell suggests that, in arguing against the Sedition Act of 1798, Republicans claimed that the Free Speech and Press Clauses eliminated any federal…

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American Federalism

September 20, 2018

The Constitution, Federalism, and Government by Consensus

Robert F. Duncan writes that the U.S. Constitution secures federalism by preserving the states as political entities, limiting national power through enumeration and reserving…

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American Federalism

September 19, 2018

Federalism and the Early American Marketplace

Michael Blaakman explores how early American capitalists used the nation's federal structure to work for them by creating a competitive market structure in land…

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American Federalism

September 19, 2018

Constitutional Study Urged

In honor of Constitution Day, Christine Cooke, Kyle Treasure, and Amber Maxfield  spent several months studying the Constitution. They urge others to do so as…

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September 18, 2018

Ethiopian Federalism in Transition?

Yonatan Fessha writes that although Ethiopia's two-decade-old federal structure is dominated by democratic centralism, the nation is moving toward increased power at the state…

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September 18, 2018

“Prescribing Federalism”: Canadian Pharmacare Proposal Studied

The Mowat Centre of Ontario has prepared a report examining the intergovernmental implications of a national pharmacare program. Read more here.

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September 18, 2018

Canadian Indigenous Communities and Oil and Gas Development

Stephen Buffalo of the Indian Resource Council writes that the contested Trans Mountain pipeline project has sparked all manner of concerns, "even the fragility…

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American Federalism

September 17, 2018

Is the United States Living James Madison’s Nightmare?

Jeffrey Rosen asks whether mob rule is becoming a reality in the United States. He writes that federalism is the most robust "Madisonian cooling…

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September 17, 2018

Change Called for in Myanmar’s Amendment Process

Jesse Hartery writes that as Myanmar considers moving toward a federal structure, it should also consider changes to its current constitutional amendment procedure. The…

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American Federalism

September 17, 2018

Gerrymandering Opponents Shift Strategy

Frustrated by lengthy court battles over gerrymandering, opponents in some states are pushing for new approaches to the issue. These include efforts to have…

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September 17, 2018

Nigeria’s Federal Character Principle

Iyabode Ogunniran provides an overview of Nigeria's constitution and examines whether insertion of the "Federal Character Principle" in the constitution in 1979 has truly…

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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.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

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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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