JOURNAL ARTICLE

Defining Federalism: A Rejoinder to Hueglin and Mueller.

  • Published In: Publius: The Journal of Federalism, 2025, v. 55, n. 2. P. 408 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fenna, Alan; Schnabel, Johanna 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the definition of federalism, distinguishing it from decentralized unitary systems and confederations. It addresses criticisms from H&M regarding the authors' emphasis on autonomy as a defining feature of federalism, arguing that co-determination and intergovernmental relations (IGR) should not be considered essential components. The authors contend that while IGR may enhance the functionality of federal systems, they do not define what makes a system federal. The discussion includes examples such as the United States and Germany to illustrate the complexities of federalism and the importance of a clear definition for comparative analysis. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publius: The Journal of Federalism. 2025/04, Vol. 55, Issue 2, p408
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0048-5950
  • DOI:10.1093/publius/pjaf005
  • Accession Number:185678720
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