{"product_id":"federalism-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","title":"Federalism: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark J. Rozell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eClyde Wilcox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly Americans were suspicious of centralized authority and executive power. Casting away the yoke of England and its king, the founding fathers shared in this distrust as they set out to pen the Constitution. Weighing a need for consolidated leadership with a demand for states' rights, they established a large federal republic with limited dominion over the states, leaving most of the governing responsibility with the former colonies. With this dual system of federalism, the national government held the powers of war, taxation, and commerce, and the ability to pass the laws necessary to uphold these functions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlthough the federal role has grown substantially since then, states and local governments continue to perform most of the duties in civil and criminal law, business and professional licensing, the management of infrastructure and public services: roads, schools, libraries, sanitation, land use and development, and etc. Despite the critical roles of state and local governments, there is little awareness-or understanding-of the nature and operations of the federal system. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e provides a concise overview of federalism, from its origins and evolution to the key events and constitutional decisions that have defined its framework. Although the primary focus is on the United States, other federal systems, including Brazil, Canada, India, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the EU, are addressed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark J. Rozell\u003c\/strong\u003e is the founding dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government and the Ruth D. and John T. Hazel Chair in Public Policy at George Mason University in Virginia. He is the author of numerous studies on US government and politics including \u003cem\u003eThe President's Czars\u003c\/em\u003e (2012) and, with Clyde Wilcox, \u003cem\u003eGod at the Grassroots 2016 \u003c\/em\u003e(2017). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClyde Wilcox\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of American government at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar. He is the author of numerous books on comparative and American politics, including \u003cem\u003eOnward Christian Soldiers \u003c\/em\u003e(2018), \u003cem\u003eWomen and Elective Office\u003c\/em\u003e (2014), and \u003cem\u003eInterest Groups in American Campaigns\u003c\/em\u003e (2011). He also participates in the diplomatic training of US State Department officials and foreign diplomats.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 6.8 x 4.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45255855341670,"sku":"9780190900052","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/OXpQckE4bTc2SXpscHc3cjdvU09Rdz09.webp?v=1773679829","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/federalism-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}