new federalism

American  

noun

(sometimes initial capital letters)

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of new federalism

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Which statement about new federalism is not true?

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

President Reagan was able to promote new federalism consistently throughout his administration.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

Leah Stokes, a political science professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, said that it was predictable that ALEC's new federalism working group would be laser-focused on climate policy.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2021

Still, the new federalism implies not only that Washington will be more flexible with its aid but that the states will not besiege Washington to do jobs that they can do themselves.

From Time Magazine Archive

Despite their objections, the Governors did not reject new federalism outright.

From Time Magazine Archive