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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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American Federalism

January 19, 2023

Is the U.S. Constitution the Most Difficult to Amend?

Richard Albert suggests that the U.S. Constitution could be the world's most difficult fundamental document to amend and that it "has withstood all modern efforts…

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American Federalism

January 18, 2023

Solidarity Federalism

Erin F. Delaney and Ruth Mason explore federalism from the perspective of state solidarity. Read more here.

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News

January 18, 2023

Is a Fundamental Reassessment of Canadian Intergovernmental Relations Needed?

Michael Kaczorowski contends that tensions between the federal government and provinces have reached such a low point that "a re-examination of the machinery of…

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News

January 17, 2023

Indigenous Jurisdiction in Canadian Law

A group of scholars explore Indigenous jurisdiction in Canadian law in light of developments in Aboriginal law. They suggest that Canada should develop a clearer framework for…

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American Federalism

January 17, 2023

Are American States Truly “Laboratories of Democracy”?

Charles W. Tyler and Heather K. Gerken contend that third-party organizations (such as interest groups, activists, and funders), not states, are the true "laboratories of…

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News

January 13, 2023

Review of Nepal’s Transition to Federalism

Robert Smith and Nucharee Smith trace Nepal's "rocky road" to federalism. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 13, 2023

States Disagree About Federal Transportation Funding Priorities

Jared Brey considers the impact that a memo from a Federal Highway Administration administrator has had on the use of federal transportation aid to…

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American Federalism

January 12, 2023

Ohio Creates Tenth Amendment Office

Ohio has created an office, the "Tenth Amendment Center," charged with monitoring potential encroachments by the federal government on state power. Read more here.

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American Federalism

January 12, 2023

How the States are Using Federal Funds

Andrews Adams reports on how states are using federal infrastructure and pandemic-relief funds. Read more here.

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Other Federal Countries

January 11, 2023

The Nigerian Constitution and the Assessment of Consumption Taxes

Newman U. Richards contends that it is unclear, under the Nigerian constitution, which level of government holds the power to impose consumption taxes.

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Books

January 11, 2023

Book on State Legislatures and American Federalism

Christian G. Fritz has written Monitoring American Federalism: The History of State Legislative Resistance (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2023). Fritz traces the development of interposition and nullification in American politics.

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Other Federal Countries

January 10, 2023

Fiscal Federalism within the EU

Bruno Peters considers the "dynamic process" of fiscal federalism within the European Union.

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Other Federal Countries

January 10, 2023

Centralization and Decentralization in Mexico

Juan C. Olmedo analyzes centralization and decentralization in Mexico from 1824 to 2020.

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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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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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