Definition of «federal purposes»

The term "federal purposes" refers to any activities or programs that are carried out by the government at a national level, in accordance with its constitutional powers and responsibilities. This can include things like defense, foreign policy, trade, transportation, environmental protection, education, healthcare, and many other areas of public concern. The phrase is often used to describe activities or programs that are funded by the federal government, as it has a responsibility to ensure that these important matters are addressed for the benefit of all citizens.

Sentences with «federal purposes»

Other competitive grant programs are structured quite differently, with a narrow focus tied to a distinct federal purpose. (educationnext.org)
The controversial legislation, often called DOMA, defines marriage for federal purposes as unions only between a man and woman, and excludes same - sex unions, even those valid under state law. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
For the majority it is clearly not enough that a provincially authorized entity might have relied on a legitimate provincial objective if it was in fact motivated to frustrate a legitimate federal purpose. (ablawg.ca)
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