with the democratic rules in the Treaties. Taking up the debates on U. S. Federalism, this Article argues for A Federalist … exclusive legal competences. The core element of the Federalist New Deal is a cooperative federalism that is legally safeguarded …

American “we-do-federalism-right” triumphalism. In the United States, as in Europe, subordinate governments are beset by … governments. That commitment was once the glory of American federalism. Over the past decade, however, the no-bailout commitment … has effectively collapsed. Its demise entails fundamental changes in American federalism, none of them encouraging. After …

federalism, since fiscal decentralization can contribute to a more effective distribution of goods and can expedite economic …

national solidarity and the effectiveness with which public services are provided. In particular, the nation's ability to cope …