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Opening the Third Century of American Federalism: Issues and Prospects

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  • DANIEL J. ELAZAR

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Strong forces for centralization continue to operate in the American federal system; however, especially since the election of President Ronald Reagan in 1980, countervailing forces have worked to promote decentralization and even restore noncentralization in the federal system. Furthermore, the states have reasserted themselves as polities, becoming stronger and more vigorous than ever. The potential for greater noncentralization is being reinforced by changing socioeconomic conditions that place a greater emphasis on networks of relationships rather than on traditional hierarchies. The condition of American federalism today, therefore, is ambiguous but promising.

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  • Daniel J. Elazar, 1990. "Opening the Third Century of American Federalism: Issues and Prospects," The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, , vol. 509(1), pages 11-21, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:anname:v:509:y:1990:i:1:p:11-21
    DOI: 10.1177/0002716290509001002
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