Question

whats federalism

Answer 1

the federal principle or system of government.
"the politics of federalism in Canada"
the principles of the Federalist Party.
noun: Federalism
in Canada, support of confederation in opposition to Quebec separatism

Answer 2

it's the division of power in a country amongst different states... for example, the US is headed by the government in DC where Obama lives in the White House... But, each state has its own leaders (like Arnold Schwarzenegger in California, Hillary Clinton in NY, Jed Bush in Florida, etc)... Each state has its own government to oversee actions in the state's best interest that comply with the laws set forth by the White House...

Like in Texas, marijuana is illegal... In Colorado, marijuana is legal...

Answer 3

is a political concept in which a group of members are bound together by covenant (Latin: foedus, covenant) with a governing representative head. The term "federalism" is also used to describe a system of government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units (such as states or provinces).