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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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News

May 22, 2023

Courts and Political Questions

Minh Do and Robert Schertzer examine how courts should respond to political questions by considering the experience of Canada's Supreme Court in grappling with…

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American Federalism

May 22, 2023

Review of “Catch and Kill Jurisdiction”

Adam B. Sopko reviews Zachary D. Clopton's article, "Catch and Kill Jurisdiction" (121 Michigan Law Review 171 (2022)), which reviews the increasingly common practice…

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American Federalism

May 19, 2023

Bar Association Launches Federalism Series

The New York City Bar Association has launched a four-part series of video sessions exploring a number of aspects of federalism. You can view…

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American Federalism

May 19, 2023

Are Some Conservatives Engaging in “Flawed Federalism”?

Mary Miller and Tom McDonough warn of the dangers of "flawed federalism" and argue that conservatives must use the powers of the federal government…

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American Federalism

May 18, 2023

Federalism Index Updated

The Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University has updated its federalism index with progress of bills in Congress and state legislatures. Read…

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American Federalism

May 18, 2023

Will Pork Ruling Cause “Interstate Economic Warfare”?

In an op-ed, George Will predicts that a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a pork-regulation case will give California outsized influence over the…

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News

May 17, 2023

Insurgent Local Control Threatens Myanmar’s Dictatorship

Priscilla A. Clapp and Arkar Hein write that opposition-linked self-governments have increasingly replaced military-controlled administrators in Myanmar's rural areas, posing a significant threat to the military dictatorship.…

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American Federalism

May 17, 2023

Federalism, Justice, and the Constitutional Convention

Gordon Lloyd contends that the "principle of federalism," as developed during the Constitutional Convention, "was grounded in justice"  Read more here.

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News

May 16, 2023

Federalism and the 2023 Karnataka Election

Praveen Chakravarty writes that the recent election in the Indian state of Karnataka reflects a "resounding message" in support of federalism and that "attempts…

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News

May 16, 2023

Decentralization in Qing China

Qianmao Zhu and Rui Wang look back at decentralization in China in the late nineteenth century. Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 15, 2023

Governor Political Affiliations and Municipal Bond Yields

Pengyu Ren and Weijia Zhao have examined how the political affiliation of state governors affects the yield rates of municipal bonds. Read more here.

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News

May 15, 2023

Federalism Debated in Pakistan

Pakistan's International Parliament Convention recently met and discussed the possible benefits of federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

May 12, 2023

State Criminal Procedures and Police Violence

Michael Mannheimer contends that state courts often rely too heavily on the federal Fourth Amendment in addressing police violence rather than "whether police obeyed…

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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.

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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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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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