Federalism by uslawessentials | Sep 5, 2016 Federalism means that power is divided between a national government and state or provincial government. Related Articles: The Constitution and CompromiseThe Supremacy ClauseUS Government and the US Legal SystemIntroduction to Federal and State Court Systems in the United StatesPart II: Overview of Federal and State Court Jurisdiction« Back to Glossary IndexRelated Terms:Term: National governmentTerm: Federalism