‘Federalist’ may be used as a general term for those who favour a federal system of government (see federalism). More narrowly the term refers to an American political faction or party which emerged at the beginning of the Republic’s...

The term "federalist" describes several political beliefs around the world. It also has reference to the concept of federalism or the type of government called a...

Rudy Giuliani assured a conservative legal group Friday that if elected president he would appoint federal judges who adhere to their principles. He also praised a judge who declared the capital city's gun ban unconstitutional and ridiculed efforts to eliminate the words "under God" from...

Paul Clement, who will serve as interim attorney general, is a meticulous, affable conservative with friends across the political spectrum.As solicitor general, Clement holds the fourth-ranking position at the Justice Department. He was asked by President Bush to head the agency until a new attorney...

The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday suggesting Baghdad limit the power of its federal government and give more control to Iraq's ethnically divided regions.The 75-23 vote marked the first agreement on Iraq among lawmakers in months, although it would have little practical effect. Republicans agreed...

That John Roberts is bright, personable, Catholic and a devoted father is significant, but less important than how he will vote. The Democrats ought not to give him a pass. His nomination is far more important than the nominations of Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia...

Was the label Men of Little Faith applied with merit to the Federalists?