Federal
adjective
Related to a form of government in which power is divided between a central government and individual states or provinces.
The federal government is responsible for national defense.
Often appears as...
- federal government
- federal law
adjective
Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
Australia is a federal republic.
Often appears as...
- federal system
- federal republic
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Academic
adjective
Relating to the central government, and not the government of a region, of a federation.
He was charged in federal court.
Often appears as...
- federal court
- federal laws
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Legal
adjective
Related to a form of government in which power is divided between a central government and individual states or provinces.
The federal government is responsible for national defense.
Often appears as...
- federal government
- federal law
adjective
Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
Australia is a federal republic.
Often appears as...
- federal system
- federal republic
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Relating to the central government, and not the government of a region, of a federation.
He was charged in federal court.
Often appears as...
- federal court
- federal laws
Usage tips
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Central vs Local
Understand the distinction between federal (central) and state (local) responsibilities.
Federal agencies handle immigration, distinct from state police.
Pro Tip 2/3Government Scale
'Federal' often indicates national scope, affecting the entire country.
The federal election decides the country's president.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Uniform
Federal laws can be applied differently in each state, respecting local variations.
Federal education standards may vary in implementation statewide.
Pro Tip 1/3Central vs Local
Understand the distinction between federal (central) and state (local) responsibilities.
Federal agencies handle immigration, distinct from state police.
Pro Tip 2/3Government Scale
'Federal' often indicates national scope, affecting the entire country.
The federal election decides the country's president.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Uniform
Federal laws can be applied differently in each state, respecting local variations.
Federal education standards may vary in implementation statewide.
Pro Tip 1/3Central vs Local
Understand the distinction between federal (central) and state (local) responsibilities.
Federal agencies handle immigration, distinct from state police.
Pro Tip 2/3Government Scale
'Federal' often indicates national scope, affecting the entire country.
The federal election decides the country's president.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Uniform
Federal laws can be applied differently in each state, respecting local variations.
Federal education standards may vary in implementation statewide.
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How is power divided in...
settles disputes among states, hears appeals from state and federal courts, and determines if federal laws are constitutional. There are nine justices on the Supreme Court, and, unlike any other job in our government, Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, or for as long as they want to stay.
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It’s time to embrace our...
area and of course the federal government didn't exactly help they followed a Potemkin village strategy that confused structures and infrastructure for the real heart of the city which is always the people living in the city it gave cities urban renewal building houses in places that had no need for
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Why the secret to...
She runs a company called Nuna. Nuna is a health care data company. And when Nuna was founded, they used data to serve the health needs of lots of workers at large companies. And then two years into the company's life, the federal government issued a proposal
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Homeopathy, quackery and...
on how to contact federal, state and local authorities to get them to do something. If you find out -- now I understand. We've seen people, even today, speaking to us about AIDS epidemics and starving kids around the world
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Solar System Exploration:...
earlier and you know in terms of the federal government budget it is right and proper that we spend a substantial portion of our budget on defense on infrastructure on health and on all those things that are important to
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How we take back the...
there's been a talking point in the U.S. government where they've said 15 federal judges have reviewed these programs and found them to be lawful, but what they don't tell you is those are secret judges in a secret court
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What you don't know...
And I'm thinking they've done more for my marriage than a lifetime of therapy ever could. So now you may be Why does anyone get married ever? Well, the US federal government counts more than a thousand legal benefits
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How does impeachment...
but only 19 have led to actual impeachment proceedings. The eight cases that ended in a conviction and removal from office were all federal judges. And impeachment of a sitting president is even more rare.
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
to create a stronger federal government. Thanks to compromises on issues like state representation, taxation power, and how to elect the president, their proposal gradually gained support.
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Speared Crocodile Rescue...
crocodile is only partially snare can you get under its feet oh no under that federal yeah I mean it's not a good position right now it's actually wiggling its way out and going backwards
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How is power divided in...
settles disputes among states, hears appeals from state and federal courts, and determines if federal laws are constitutional. There are nine justices on the Supreme Court, and, unlike any other job in our government, Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, or for as long as they want to stay.
Video examples
It’s time to embrace our...
area and of course the federal government didn't exactly help they followed a Potemkin village strategy that confused structures and infrastructure for the real heart of the city which is always the people living in the city it gave cities urban renewal building houses in places that had no need for
Video examples
Why the secret to...
She runs a company called Nuna. Nuna is a health care data company. And when Nuna was founded, they used data to serve the health needs of lots of workers at large companies. And then two years into the company's life, the federal government issued a proposal
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Homeopathy, quackery and...
on how to contact federal, state and local authorities to get them to do something. If you find out -- now I understand. We've seen people, even today, speaking to us about AIDS epidemics and starving kids around the world
Video examples
Solar System Exploration:...
earlier and you know in terms of the federal government budget it is right and proper that we spend a substantial portion of our budget on defense on infrastructure on health and on all those things that are important to
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How we take back the...
there's been a talking point in the U.S. government where they've said 15 federal judges have reviewed these programs and found them to be lawful, but what they don't tell you is those are secret judges in a secret court
Video examples
What you don't know...
And I'm thinking they've done more for my marriage than a lifetime of therapy ever could. So now you may be Why does anyone get married ever? Well, the US federal government counts more than a thousand legal benefits
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How does impeachment...
but only 19 have led to actual impeachment proceedings. The eight cases that ended in a conviction and removal from office were all federal judges. And impeachment of a sitting president is even more rare.
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
to create a stronger federal government. Thanks to compromises on issues like state representation, taxation power, and how to elect the president, their proposal gradually gained support.
Video examples
Speared Crocodile Rescue...
crocodile is only partially snare can you get under its feet oh no under that federal yeah I mean it's not a good position right now it's actually wiggling its way out and going backwards
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George J. Mitchell
American Politician
I'm glad I made the decision, although the practice of law - and particularly serving as a federal judge - was a part of my life that I really enjoyed and treasured and look back on it with fondness.
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Kane
American Athlete
The federal government gets a lot press, and that's what the media talks about, but your state and local governments, in many ways, have more impact on your life than the federal government does.
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Joe Jamail
American Businessman
Medical research is needed, and I just saw there was a need for help that the government - state or federal - was not spending the taxpayers' money on helping people get through college.
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Robert Kennedy
American Politician
I am deeply impressed with the gravity and wisdom with which most federal judges approach the responsibility of sentencing. It is a difficult, soul-searching task at best.
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Kathy Szeliga
American Politician
I think there's a lot of moms who just aren't feeling protected. And that's one of the prime purposes of the federal government, is the security of our nation.
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Grover Norquist
American Politician
My goal in life is to get the federal government down to half its present size and under control, and then I can write murder mysteries.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
I see the job of attorney general as the single most important legal office in the country when you can't trust the federal government.
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Jan Brewer
American Politician
Texas has done a very good job of securing their borders with the help of the federal government. California has done a good job.
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Pat Toomey
American Politician
I think it's a fundamental responsibility of the federal government to enforce our nation's borders.
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Eugene Scalia
American Politician
Whistleblowers deserve protection, but employees are not federal agents.
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George J. Mitchell
American Politician
I'm glad I made the decision, although the practice of law - and particularly serving as a federal judge - was a part of my life that I really enjoyed and treasured and look back on it with fondness.
Quote examples
Kane
American Athlete
The federal government gets a lot press, and that's what the media talks about, but your state and local governments, in many ways, have more impact on your life than the federal government does.
Quote examples
Joe Jamail
American Businessman
Medical research is needed, and I just saw there was a need for help that the government - state or federal - was not spending the taxpayers' money on helping people get through college.
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Robert Kennedy
American Politician
I am deeply impressed with the gravity and wisdom with which most federal judges approach the responsibility of sentencing. It is a difficult, soul-searching task at best.
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Kathy Szeliga
American Politician
I think there's a lot of moms who just aren't feeling protected. And that's one of the prime purposes of the federal government, is the security of our nation.
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Grover Norquist
American Politician
My goal in life is to get the federal government down to half its present size and under control, and then I can write murder mysteries.
Quote examples
Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
I see the job of attorney general as the single most important legal office in the country when you can't trust the federal government.
Quote examples
Jan Brewer
American Politician
Texas has done a very good job of securing their borders with the help of the federal government. California has done a good job.
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Pat Toomey
American Politician
I think it's a fundamental responsibility of the federal government to enforce our nation's borders.
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Eugene Scalia
American Politician
Whistleblowers deserve protection, but employees are not federal agents.
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