federalism

Example Sentences

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As it grew in the late 19th century, the library sought to cooperate with, not dominate, groups such as the American Library Association, perhaps a reflection of the strength of American federalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

“One of the virtues of federalism is supposed to be that each state’s voters get to determine laws in the state they live in,” says Ruth Mason, a law professor at the University of Virginia.

From New York Times

In a political culture deeply suspicious of authority, conservatives have successfully played the “less is more” card of federalism and divided power, leaving liberals and progressives on the defensive.

From Washington Post

Boutrous and others representing Bragg’s office have noted that the Supreme Court’s Mazars decision highlights the firm divide between state and federal law enforcement authority that the principle of federalism protects.

From Washington Post