federalism

Example Sentences

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The stakes in the case go beyond oil drilling to bedrock federalism principles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

"We want federalism for the Syrian coast," she added.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Originalists also emphasize the role of federalism as a core constitutional principle.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

No, Turner responded, adding: “That understanding is a humble one with respect to the federalism rule of states.”

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2024

Each wheel was to be separate yet united, in accordance with the young nation’s federalism, as well as classically symmetrical, in accordance with Jeffersonian aesthetics.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides