The relationships and interactions between different levels of government.
Federalism: A system of government in which power is divided and shared between a central government and constituent political units.
Separation of Powers: The principle that the powers of government should be divided among separate branches or levels of government in order to prevent any one group from becoming too powerful.
Constitutional Law: The set of fundamental principles and rules by which a government is organized and operates, including the framework and powers of government, the rights and obligations of citizens, and the relationships between different levels of government.
Jurisdiction: The authority or power of a court, government, or other organization to make legal decisions or to govern a specific geographic area or subject matter.
Intergovernmental Agreements: Contracts, treaties, or other agreements between different levels or branches of government that establish rules or procedures for cooperation, coordination, or delegation of authority.
Fiscal Federalism: The system of financial relationships, transfers, and grants between levels of government that affect the distribution of revenue, spending, and taxation.
Preemption: The legal doctrine by which a higher level or branch of government can supersede or nullify a lower one on a particular issue or matter.
Supremacy Clause: The provision in the US Constitution that establishes federal law as the supreme law of the land, overriding conflicting state or local laws.
Civil Rights: The fundamental rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to all individuals by law, particularly with regard to issues of discrimination, equality, and protection under the law.
Public Policy: The set of laws, regulations, and actions undertaken by government or other public authorities to address social, economic, or political issues or problems.