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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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August 15, 2022

Federalism and the Canadian Paramountcy Doctrine

Jesse Hartery reviews the ways that the paramountcy doctrine has been the subject of doctrinal fluctuations during the last century. Read more here.

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August 15, 2022

Provincial Election Setting in Nepal

The Kathmandu Post is reporting that federalism is "yet to be embraced in a true sense" while the nation still allows the national government to set…

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August 12, 2022

Belgium’s Federal System and Covid-19

Courtney Withrow contends that the Covid-19 pandemic is straining the nation's "messy" federal system (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 12, 2022

Overview of Federally Supported Infrastructure Projects

The Washington Post reports on 166 federally funded infrastructure projects across the United States (password required). Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 11, 2022

Federalism Role-Playing Game

In a project scheduled to conclude this December, Eurac Research has prepared a role-playing game in which participants "develop different models of federations before…

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American Federalism

August 11, 2022

Federal Courts and State Separation of Powers

Ann Woolhandler reviews how federal courts have treated state separation of powers issues in the past and considers what this could mean for states that allow…

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August 10, 2022

Roundtable on Progressive Federalism in the United Kingdom

The journal Theory and Struggle has included a roundtable discussion titled "The National Question and Progressive Federalism" (password required). Read more here.

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August 10, 2022

India and Collective Federalism

At India's recent NITI Aayog governing council meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the nation's collective federalism, stating that it has helped India emerge…

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American Federalism

August 9, 2022

The Void-for-Vagueness Concept and Federal-State Relations

Joel S. Johnson explores the vagueness doctrine and contends that a vagueness analysis "depends on whether the law at issue is a federal or state…

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August 9, 2022

NITI Think Tank for Cooperative Federalism Established

The National Institution for Transforming India has set up a think tank devoted to issues related to cooperative federalism. Read more here.

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August 8, 2022

Indian Federalism and Covid-19

Soumya Bhowmick reviews India's response to Covid-19 and considers how the pandemic could affect relations between the national government and the states. Read more…

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American Federalism

August 8, 2022

Federal Rule to Require Targets for Tailpipe Emissions

A recently proposed federal rule would require states and urban areas to set targets for reducing tailpipe carbon emissions. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 5, 2022

Federalism and Printz

A recent blog post by the National Constitution Center describes the implications that the 1997 U.S. Supreme Court decision Printz v. United States had for federalism…

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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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