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Scenarios about 'federal government'

The system of national governance where power is distributed between a central authority and constituent political units, typically characterized by a constitution that delineates responsibilities between levels. Federal governments balance centralized control with regional autonomy, allowing for unified national policies while preserving local self-determination and cultural diversity. This structure has been adopted by numerous nations including the United States, Germany, Canada, and Australia, each with distinct variations reflecting their historical development and political traditions.

What If Federal Education Funding Was Never Established?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States federal government never established a system of education funding, dramatically altering the landscape of American education, economic development, and social mobility.

What If The Department of Education Was Never Created?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Jimmy Carter's establishment of the U.S. Department of Education in 1979 failed, fundamentally altering the federal role in American education for decades to come.