Worsening relations refers to the deteriorating or worsening of the relationship between federal and state authorities. It signifies a decline in cooperation, understanding, or trust between these two levels of government.
Related terms
Nullification Crisis: The nullification crisis refers to the political confrontation between President Andrew Jackson and South Carolina over the state's attempt to nullify a federal tariff law.
Cooperative Federalism: Cooperative federalism describes a system where both the federal government and state governments work together cooperatively in policy-making and implementation.
Dual Federalism: Dual federalism is a concept that emphasizes clear divisions of power between the national government and state governments, with limited overlap or interaction.