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Federalism and the Relationship between the National Government and States with Mark Rozell

Grade
10–12
Duration
20 min
Topics
Federalism
Published
Jan 25, 2023
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What is the significance of the principle of federalism to American constitutional government? In this episode of Scholar Talks, Mark Rozell, author, and Dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, joins BRI Senior Fellow Tony Williams. They discuss the founding understanding of the principle of federalism, how it has changed over time, and practical examples of it in today’s America. Why is the principle of federalism so crucial for understanding American government?

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