In Quebec , a Federalist , in regard to the future of the Quebec People and the '' National Question '', defends the concept of Quebec remaining within Canada , while either keeping the Status Quo or pursuing greater autonomy and National Recognition for Quebec within the Canadian federation. This ideology is opposed to Quebec Sovereigntism , proponent of Quebec independence, most often (but not for all followers) along with an economic union with Canada similar to the European Union.
In Canada as a whole, a federalist is one who generally supports the centralisation of power in the federal government, rather than the distribution of power amongst the provinces.
In the United States the term '' Federalist '' usually applies to a member of one of three groups:
---In contemporary usage, federalists advocate the principle of allowing greater regional autonomy within the United States — usually by allowing individual states to set their own agendas and determine the handling of issues, rather than trying to impose a ''federal'' solution. Usually , Gay Marriage , Euthanasia , Medicinal Use Of Cannabis , Gun Rights and restrictions on Property Rights .
--- The World Federalist Movement . "World federalists support the creation of democratic global structures accountable to the citizens of the world and call for the division of international authority among separate agencies."
