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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

October 3, 2022

The Independent State Legislature Theory and the Twelfth Amendment

Franita Tolson reviews the independent state legislature theory and contends that it "runs counter to the democratizing effect that the Twelfth Amendment was intended…

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American Federalism

October 3, 2022

Cooperative Federalism and Coordinated Rulemaking

Bridget Fahey suggests that scholars have yet to develop an understanding of cooperative administrative law for cooperative federalism. She writes that, nonetheless, "federal and…

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American Federalism

September 30, 2022

Treaty Rights and State Jurisdiction in Indian Country

Dylan Hedden-Nicely writes that the U.S. Supreme Court's recent use of a balancing test in assessing Indian sovereignty "has no basis in the foundational principles of…

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American Federalism

September 30, 2022

“Backwards” Federalism

Timothy Harris contends that although a number of recent U.S. Supreme Court opinions have embraced federalism, takings jurisprudence has -- to the detriment of…

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News

September 29, 2022

Effect of Intergovernmental Transfers on Income and Poverty in the Philippines

A group of scholars examine how intergovernmental transfers have affected income and poverty in the Philippines. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 29, 2022

Which Court is the Highest Court?

David Shapiro explores why the U.S. Supreme Court is not always the "highest court" in the United States. Read more here.

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American Federalism

September 28, 2022

State Chief Justices Oppose Independent State Legislature Theory

In an unusual filing, the Conference of Chief Justices, a group of state chief justices, has filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court…

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News

September 28, 2022

Call for Restructuring of Nigerian Federalism

In an op-ed, Tunji Olaopa urges the nation's leadership to "reset Nigeria's federalism" because Nigeria's governing process has been "frustrated thoroughly by the dysfunctional constitution…

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American Federalism

September 27, 2022

Has Federalism Become “Risky” for Democracy?

Darrell M. West considers a number of policy areas where American states are increasingly in conflict, and suggests that "it appears federalism is entering…

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American Federalism

September 27, 2022

Two More States Accept Medicaid Expansion for Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

Two states that have largely banned abortion -- Indiana and West Virginia -- have accepted expanded Medicaid care for women during pregnancy and for…

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News

September 26, 2022

Report on the International Response to Pandemic Issued

A commission formed by the Lancet to study the international response to the Covid-19 pandemic has issued a stinging assessment of that response. One observer characterized…

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American Federalism

September 26, 2022

The Overlapping Nature of U.S. Criminal Law

Erin C. Blondel writes that overlapping criminal enforcement, between the federal government and the states, "is deeply rooted in law and tradition" and "offers a novel…

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American Federalism

September 23, 2022

Video on States’ Rights and Federalism

As part of its Your Democracy animated video series, WHYY Philadelphia presents, "States' Rights and Federalism." You can view the video here.

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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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