Tag: American federalism

Cohens v. Virginia

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Following is the case brief for Cohens v. Virginia, 19 U.S. 264 (1821). Case Summary of Cohens v. Virginia: The Cohens sold tickets for a D.C. lottery in Virginia.  Virginia had a law prohibiting the sale of out-of-state lottery tickets. The Cohens were convicted and fined $100 for the violation.  They appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.  The State of Virginia moved […]

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Federalism

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Federalism is a type of government in which a central, or “federal,” government, and one or more regional governments work together to form one political system. Federalism is best recognized as a type of government wherein the powers are divided between the levels of government, and the people are subject to the laws at each level. Examples of federalism can […]

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