Federalism and Texas’s Political Culture
Words: 736 Pages: 2 7457Federalism is a governing principle where authority is divided between two political entities: the regional and the central government. In the United States, the Constitution delineates this division of power between state and federal governments, ensuring that each unit retains self-governing capabilities (Weissert, 2011). Within this framework, various interpretations of federalism have emerged, including dual, new, competitive, picket-fence, and marble-cake federalism. This essay explores these interpretations, focusing on how federalism aligns with Texas's unique political culture. The central thesis posits […]