cooperative federalism

noun

A form of federalism in which national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems, rather than making separate but similar policies.

Meanings

nouncooperative federalism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of federalism in which national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems, rather than making separate but similar policies.

    Synonyms: marble cake federalism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of federalism in which national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems, rather than making separate but similar policies.

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