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federalism
[ fed-er-uh-liz-uhm ]
noun
- the federal principle of government.
- U.S. History.
- advocacy of the federal system of government.
- (initial capital letter) the principles of the Federalist party.
Federalism
1/ ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm /
noun
- history the principles and policies of the Federalist party
federalism
2/ ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm /
noun
- the principle or a system of federal union
- advocacy of federal union
federalism
- A system of government in which power is divided between a national (federal) government and various regional governments. As defined by the United States Constitution , federalism is a fundamental aspect of American government, whereby the states are not merely regional representatives of the federal government, but are granted independent powers and responsibilities. With their own legislative branch , executive branch , and judicial branch , states are empowered to pass, enforce, and interpret laws, provided they do not violate the Constitution. This arrangement not only allows state governments to respond directly to the interests of their local populations, but also serves to check the power of the federal government. Whereas the federal government determines foreign policy, with exclusive power to make treaties, declare war, and control imports and exports, the states have exclusive power to ratify the Constitution. Most governmental responsibilities, however, are shared by state and federal governments: both levels are involved in such public policy issues as taxation , business regulation, environmental protection, and civil rights .
Notes
Derived Forms
- ˈfederalist, nounadjective
- ˌfederalˈistic, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of federalism1
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Example Sentences
This means recovering the virtues of federalism, local self-rule and judicial restraint.
America has an obsession with federalism and delegating power down to progressively smaller authorities.
To some, this federalism itself defines the concept of America.
He surely knows everything explained here about constitutional interpretation and federalism.
They have taught about federalism and the separation of powers and the right to vote.
Les Gelb calls the proposal “federalism,” with three strong local governments within a single nation.
But the resolution demanded official status for the Russian language and a referendum on federalism.
Federalism will appeal primarily to an idea detached from reality.
This is your typical case of adultery, federalism, and chemical weapons.
And cramming this law down the throats of states that prefer less expansive gun laws is a serious blow to advocates of federalism.
After stating what Simple Repeal and what Federalism respectively meant, he proceeded to contrast their value.
Federalism and solidarity must take the place of tribal rivalry and national isolation.
Pickering's words sped over the country and became the political war cry of Federalism.
The study of federalism, as a system of government, has in recent times become a favorite subject for constitutional writers.
Many Frenchmen were convinced that Federalism would be the really liberal policy for them.
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