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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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Federalism in Asia Update

Michael G. Breen considers how successful federal reforms have been in a number of Asian nations. Read more here.

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Call for Admissions for Federalism Graduate Program

Addis Ababa University, College of Law and Governance Studies, has issued an admissions call for masters and doctoral students for its federalism and governance program.…

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American Federalism

Book on Federalism and the Execution of José Medellín

Alan Mygatt-Tauber has written Medellín v. Texas: International Justice, Federalism, and the Execution of José Medellín (Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, 2022). The author traces the…

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Agricultural Federalism in India

A group of writers call for a reassessment of the roles played by the union and states in the agriculture sector. Read more here.

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Economic Decline and Canadian Regional Discontent

Blair Maddock-Ferrie examines the impact that economic decline has on discontent among Canada's provinces. Read more here.

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American Federalism

Constitutional Issues and the Cannabis Industry

Alex Malyshev and Sarah Ganley consider the legal state of the cannabis industry, particularly the status of litigation based on due process and dormant…

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American Federalism

The Culture Wars and Interjurisdictional Conflict

Roger Michalski considers how interjurisdictional conflicts in the United States are being exacerbated by the nation's "culture wars" and how judges and state legislators might…

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Canadian Federalism Event Announced

On October 7, the Canada School of Public Service will host an online event titled, "Why Federalism Matters." Read more here.

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Federal Transfers and State Spending in India

J.S. Darshini and K. Gayithri examine federal transfers and state spending for development activities. Read more here.

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American Federalism

Federalism, the Sherman Act, and State-Created Trade Restraints

Alan J. Meese contends that federalism and state sovereignty do not justify rejecting Sherman Act preemption of state-created restraints of trade. Read more here.

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Book on “Defensive Federalism”

Ferran Requejo and Marc Sanjaume-Calvet have edited Defensive Federalism: Protecting Territorial Minorities from the "Tyranny of the Majority" (Oxon: Routledge, 2023). The book is published as…

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American Federalism

Americans’ Attitudes Toward Federalism

Hunter Rendleman and Jon C. Rogowski have developed a survey-based measure of Americans' "attitudes toward subnational power." Read more here.

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American Federalism

State Policies and Political Polarization

The Economist examines the role that state policies play in driving American voters into one of two political blocs. Read more 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.

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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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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