Federalism is regarded as one of the signal American contributions to modern politics. Its origins are typically traced to the drafting of the Constitution, but
Though Americans rarely appreciate it, federalism has profoundly shaped their nation’s past, present, and future. Federalism—the division of government auth
The chapters of this book have diverse origins. They were written over the period 1954-1984. Several (i.e., three, four, seven, and ten) were originally publish
What were the intentions of the Founders? Was the American constitution designed to protect individual rights? To limit the powers of government? To curb the ex
Understanding federalism is central to the study of democratic government in the United States. This book examines the historical and philosophical underpinning
