The term “federal” is employed in literature with a remarkable versatility, serving to denote formal governmental structures as well as acting as a marker for military organization and bureaucratic authority. In political treatises and historical examinations—such as those by de Tocqueville and in the Federalist Papers—the word signifies the essence of a republic’s division of power and constitutional framework ([1], [2], [3], [4]). In contrast, fictional narratives like Peter Pan and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland invoke “federal” to describe troop movements, military lines, and administrative orders, lending a sense of order or, at times, absurdity to the scene ([5], [6], [7], [8]). Moreover, modern satirical works repurpose the term to critique or lampoon bureaucratic institutions, as seen in Kurt Vonnegut’s whimsical portrayal of the “Federal Bureau of Termination” ([9], [10]). This broad application across genres demonstrates how “federal” can both ground narratives in political reality and provide a canvas for imaginative or ironic commentary.