Study Notes
Is the US a federal nation?
- Level:
- A-Level
- Board:
- AQA, Edexcel
Last updated 2 Jun 2017
Federalism is an ever changing concept, and the argument exists that the division of political power is now so unclear that the US can no longer be declared a federal nation. This debate can appear as an exam question which would require you to evaluate this claim in a balanced way.
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