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noundual federalism (uncountable)
- uncountablegovernmentA form of federalism in which power is clearly divided between the federal and state governments.
Synonyms: layer cake federalism
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nounA form of federalism in which power is clearly divided between the federal and state governments.
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dual federalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dual%20federalism
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“dual federalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dual%20federalism. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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