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Federalism Today

Look at currrent news in the library or online to find at least two examples of the issues federalism brings up about the relationship between the federal, state (and local) governments.

Find out Roberts' views on privacy, federalism
Palm Beach Post Editorial
Tuesday, September 06, 2005

". . . Another broad topic is federalism, the relationship between the national government and the state governments. Under Chief Justice William Rehnquist, the court repeatedly has sided with states in challenges to key portions of federal law. Judge Roberts' writings indicate that he also favors unrealistically strict limits on federal power, especially in the area of civil rights..."

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