Federalism in the Constitution

This link back to "The U.S. Constitution Online" takes you directly to material dealing with federalism.

Federalism, State Sovereignty, and the Constitution

Takes you to a 2005 Congressional Research Service Report, "Federalism, State Sovereignty and the Constitution: Basis and Limits of Congressional Power." It reviews Supreme Court decisions that have addressed this topic.

The Future of the European Union

The formation of the European Union represents a contemporary attempt to create a weak federal form of government. Thomas Ash, a British political commentator, says: "This is an early essay of mine, written some time before the collapse of the proposed EU constitution in 2005. The optimism about federalism with which it concludes was perhaps misplaced." Britain's vote in 2016 to leave the EU underscores his caution.

Federal Union

"Federal Union was founded in 1938 to campaign for federalism for the UK, Europe and the world. It has argued since then that democracy and the rule of law should apply between states as well as within them." This source is decidedly pro-federalism.

State Politics

The Council of State Governments Home Page

"The Council of State Governments is our nation's only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships."

National Conference of State Legislatures

"The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories."

Census of Federal, State, and Local Government

"Information from the Census of Governments (Federal, State, and Local) focused on government organization, public employment, and government finances."

US State/Local Gateway

U.S. Government resources for state and local government employees.

State and Local Governments: Library of Congress Resource page

Guide to every state and to state and local government information in general.

State Net 

Lexis/Nexis Information and Intelligence on the 50 States & Congress

National Association of Counties

NACo is the only national organization representing county government. Driven by a strong membership, NACo's Board of Directors represents counties across America.

U.S. Census: State and Local Government Finances

Statistics on revenue, expenditure, debt, and assets (cash and security holdings) for governments. There are statistics for the 50 state areas and the District of Columbia, as well as a national summary.

Governing: The Magazine of States and Localities

Purports to "connect America's leaders" in government.

Initiative and Referendum Institute 

Comprehensive source of information on initiatives and referenda in American states.

Stateline

Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Center on all 50 States. Since 1999, it has reported and analyzed trends in state policy.