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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

November 17, 2022

Party Ties and Cooperative Fiscal Federalism

A group of scholars examine party ties and transfer receipts in contending that "federalism inherently entails restrictions for misusing intergovernmental transfers for political reasons." Read…

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American Federalism

November 17, 2022

Rural Roads Benefit from Federal Funding

Jenni Bergal reports that many states are steering federal infrastructure funds toward the improvement of rural roads. Read more here.

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American Federalism

November 16, 2022

The Role of States in Foreign Policy

The Council on Foreign Relations has posted the transcript from a recent online event titled, "Federalism and Foreign Policy: The Role of States." Read…

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News

November 16, 2022

Online Event on Canadian Economic Development and Infrastructure

As part of its Contemporary Issues in Canadian Federalism series, the Canadian government has announced an online event titled, "Economic Development and Infrastructure" to…

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American Federalism

November 15, 2022

Federalism and a Uniform Code of State Civil Procedure

Glenn S. Koppel explores the federalism implications of a uniform code of state civil procedure. Read more here. .

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American Federalism

November 15, 2022

Federalism, Elections, and Polarization

Kevin R. Kosar considers the way that authority for electing federal officials is divided between the federal government and the states and how that…

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American Federalism

November 14, 2022

Federal Officials and Supremacy Clause Immunity

Leslie A. Gardner and Justin Van Orsdol explore the role of the Supremacy Clause when a federal officer is charged by a state prosecutor for…

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American Federalism

November 14, 2022

Federal Power and Indian Affairs

Gregory Ablavsky examines the constitutional history of federal power over Indian affairs. Read more here.

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American Federalism

November 10, 2022

Federalism and Carbon Capture

Gabriel Pacyniak writes that, because federal law does not provide a comprehensive framework to regulate carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), states will play a…

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American Federalism

November 10, 2022

Federalism and Majority Winners in Congressional Elections

Edward B. Foley contends that Congress should pass a law requiring that congressional candidates must win with a majority of votes to be seated.…

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Books

November 9, 2022

Book on Federalism in the Middle East and North Africa

Aslı Ü. Bâli and Omar M. Dajani have edited Federalism and Decentralization in the Contemporary Middle East and North Africa (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2022).…

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American Federalism

November 9, 2022

The Historical Record and the Independent State Legislature Theory

Rosemarie Zagarri examines the historical evidence relating to the Independent State Legislature Theory and contends that the U.S. Constitution "was meant to curb state legislative…

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American Federalism

November 8, 2022

Medicaid Rights Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court

A case set for argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on November 8 could curtail Medicaid patients' ability to hold state providers accountable for…

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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.

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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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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