Federalism
noun
A form of government where power is divided between the national government and smaller political units like states or provinces.
The United States operates under a system of federalism, where individual states have certain powers that the federal government cannot override
Often appears as...
- dual federalism
- cooperative federalism
noun
The belief in or support for a system in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent parts.
His ideas on economics are rooted in libertarian federalism, believing that individual states should have more power in economic matters
Often appears as...
- strong federalism
- libertarian federalism
noun
A system of principles according to which the powers of a government are divided among several offices or institutions.
According to principles of federalism, the constitutional division of power among various branches of government helps to maintain a balance
Often appears as...
- principles of federalism
- federalism in action
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Formal
noun
A form of government where power is divided between the national government and smaller political units like states or provinces.
The United States operates under a system of federalism, where individual states have certain powers that the federal government cannot override
Often appears as...
- dual federalism
- cooperative federalism
noun
The belief in or support for a system in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent parts.
His ideas on economics are rooted in libertarian federalism, believing that individual states should have more power in economic matters
Often appears as...
- strong federalism
- libertarian federalism
noun
A system of principles according to which the powers of a government are divided among several offices or institutions.
According to principles of federalism, the constitutional division of power among various branches of government helps to maintain a balance
Often appears as...
- principles of federalism
- federalism in action
Usage tips
Formal
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Pro Tip 1/3Government Layers
Federalism involves layers - national on top, states or provinces below.
In federalism, both the national and state governments collect taxes.
Pro Tip 2/3Shared Power
Power is not only divided but also shared between different levels.
Under federalism, education policy is often a shared responsibility.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Diversity
Federalism allows different regions to maintain unique cultural identities.
Federalism supports diverse language policies across various states.
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Jennifer Granholm: A...
You might look at Michigan and say, we're going to lead the nation in producing the guts for the electric vehicle, like the lithium ion battery. Every region has something to offer, and if you created a competition, it respects the states and it respects federalism.
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look at Michigan and say we're going to lead the nation in producing the guts for the electric vehicle like the lithium-ion battery every region has something to offer and if you created a competition it respects the states and it respects federalism it's opt-in you
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Jennifer Granholm: A...
You might look at Michigan and say, we're going to lead the nation in producing the guts for the electric vehicle, like the lithium ion battery. Every region has something to offer, and if you created a competition, it respects the states and it respects federalism.
Video examples
A clean energy proposal...
look at Michigan and say we're going to lead the nation in producing the guts for the electric vehicle like the lithium-ion battery every region has something to offer and if you created a competition it respects the states and it respects federalism it's opt-in you
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Ben Sasse
American Politician
I don't trust that the big-business part of our coalition is ever going to defend federalism and argue against regulatory capture. I don't trust that populists are going to defend religious liberty and the rights of creedal minorities.
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Matteo Salvini
Italian Politician
At school, everything was left v. right, communists and fascists; what interested me was the discussion of identity, autonomy, federalism, and community.
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Eric Garcetti
Algerian Politician
I think it is time for a radical federalism in this country, where people trust innovation coming from the local level and ramp that up.
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Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
Strengthening the system and spirit of cooperative federalism, my government is taking the states along to achieve national goals.
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Ben Miller
English Comedian
I'd like to see the argument made for greater worldwide federalism, not just the European Union.
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N. Chandrababu Naidu
Indian Politician
Whenever there is a threat to cooperative federalism, the TDP will certainly raise its voice.
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Pinarayi Vijayan
Indian Politician
Kerala has been one of the most vocal voices of federalism, and it will remain so.
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Naveen Patnaik
Indian Politician
Federalism is an intrinsic part of our constitutional set-up.
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Khil Raj Regmi
Nepalese Statesman
Federalism should be a meeting point of all groups.
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Jeff Fortenberry
American Politician
We need to reinstate the idea of federalism.
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Ben Sasse
American Politician
I don't trust that the big-business part of our coalition is ever going to defend federalism and argue against regulatory capture. I don't trust that populists are going to defend religious liberty and the rights of creedal minorities.
Quote examples
Matteo Salvini
Italian Politician
At school, everything was left v. right, communists and fascists; what interested me was the discussion of identity, autonomy, federalism, and community.
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Eric Garcetti
Algerian Politician
I think it is time for a radical federalism in this country, where people trust innovation coming from the local level and ramp that up.
Quote examples
Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
Strengthening the system and spirit of cooperative federalism, my government is taking the states along to achieve national goals.
Quote examples
Ben Miller
English Comedian
I'd like to see the argument made for greater worldwide federalism, not just the European Union.
Quote examples
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Indian Politician
Whenever there is a threat to cooperative federalism, the TDP will certainly raise its voice.
Quote examples
Pinarayi Vijayan
Indian Politician
Kerala has been one of the most vocal voices of federalism, and it will remain so.
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Naveen Patnaik
Indian Politician
Federalism is an intrinsic part of our constitutional set-up.
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Khil Raj Regmi
Nepalese Statesman
Federalism should be a meeting point of all groups.
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Jeff Fortenberry
American Politician
We need to reinstate the idea of federalism.
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