Federalism, Confederalism, Centralism: The US and Mexico
The US Continuum
Confederalism (Anti-Federalists) Federalism Centralism
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US Supporters of states' rights Opponents of the states' rights movement
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Compact-among-states theory of the US constitution Popular-sovereign theory of the US constitution
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The Mexican Continuum
Confederalism (Anti-Federalists) Federalism Centralism