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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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Podcast on Canadian Federalism

The Runnymede Society has released a podcast episode featuring a discussion with Jesse Hartery about Canadian federalism. You can listen to the podcast here.

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American Federalism

Federalism Video by ALEC

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has produced a promotional video about ALEC and its view of American federalism. You can view the video…

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American Federalism

Conservatives and the Nationalization of State Policies

Donald F. Kettl considers Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis's hopes to implement some Florida policies on a national scale and asks, "can a candidate really…

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American Federalism

The States, Liberty, and The Federalist Papers

Adam Reed Moore writes that the particular ways The Federalist Papers suggested that states "protect liberty have, to a large extent, passed from public consciousness."…

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American Federalism

Call for “Judicial Federalization Doctrine”

Gerald S. Dickinson calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to announce the "judicial federalization doctrine," which, he contends, would establish "a consistent practice of…

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Podcast Episode on Alberta Elections

The Policy Options Podcast explores how recent elections in Alberta could affect the province's relationship with both the federal government and other provinces. You…

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Has Federalism Been a Benefit or Burden in East Africa?

Suleiman Walhad considers federalism among the nations of the Horn of Africa, specifically "how useful and/or useless it has been over the years and…

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American Federalism

Castro-Huerta and Tribal/State Relations

John P. LaVelle contends that the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta is nothing more than "one Supreme Court opinion's errant narrative" of tribal relations…

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State Action on Immigration Examined

Beckett Cantley and Geoffrey Dietrich analyze the actions of Texas and other states in dealing directly with immigration issues. Read more here.

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Are Nepal’s Intergovernmental Structures Being Underutilized?

Tika R. Pradham contends that the constitutional agencies designed to smooth Nepal's transition to federalism are being underutilized. Read more here.

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Policy Feedback and Interdependence in Federalism

Samuel Trachtman offers "a new framework for studying policy interdependence in American federalism" by exploring how state policies can affect interest group politics in other…

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Call for Federalism for Nigeria

Rasheed Akinkuolie reviews the political history of Nigeria and contends that "the government must face the reality that the unitary system, camouflaged as a…

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Proposals for Improving U.S. Disaster Response

Andrea S. Patrucco writes that "disaster federalism" in the United States can be improved through more effective use of the Strategic National Stockpile and…

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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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