new federalism
noun(sometimes initial capital letters)U.S. Government.
a plan, announced in 1969, to turn over the control of some federal programs to state and local governments and institute block grants, revenue sharing, etc.
Origin of new federalism
1First recorded in 1965–70
Words Nearby new federalism
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How to use new federalism in a sentence
The new federalism or rather new Nationalism is not in any way inimical to democracy.
The Promise Of American Life | Herbert David Croly
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