John Yoo Demonstrates the Benefits of Federalism in America

Published March 8, 2022

In a large, diverse country, it may not be the case that one size fits all. People’s needs and conditions in downtown Manhattan may be different from those in North Carolina. Federalism works because the best decision maker is often very close to the ground.

Additional Resources:

  • Watch “The Supreme Court’s Role in Restoring Federalism,” with John Yoo on PolicyEd. Available here.
  • Watch “John Yoo Asks, ‘Why Do We Need a Constitution?’” on PolicyEd. Available here.
  • Watch “How to Interpret the Constitution,” with John Yoo on PolicyEd. Available here.

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