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Federalism can protect or weaken democracy, study says
Key Takeaways
- A new Publius paper examines federalism’s dual role in democratic backsliding.
- State authority can constrain national threats when opposition jurisdictions and independent institutions remain strong.
- Federalism can also enable backsliding when coordinated coalitions capture state governments and weaken alternative checks.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org