federalism

fed·er·al·ism  (fdr--lzm, fdr-)

n.

1.

a. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

b. Advocacy of such a system of government.

2. Federalism The doctrine of the Federalist Party.

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federalism

1. a union of states under a central government distinct from that of the separate states, who retain certain individual powers under the central government.
2. (cap.) the principles of the American Federalist party, especially its emphasis during the early years of the U.S. on a strong central government. — federalist, n., adj. — federalistic, adj.

See also: Government

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an American style based upon the classical theories and decorations of the English architect Robert Adams and his contemporaries, with lightness and delicacy as its outstanding qualities; practiced from 1775 until overwhelmed by Greek Revivalism, its most typical external features are doorways with fanlights and sidelights (often with attenuated pilasters) and the play of other curved elements against a basically boxlike structure. Also called Early Federal Style, Early Republican.

See also: Architecture

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federalism - the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units ideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation