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A topic that is probable best discussed in a forum but the thinking many years ago started out some thing like this.............. The first type of government in America was based primarily on state government. Prior to the signing of the Constitution, America had been made up of thirteen colonies, which had been ruled by England. Following the Revolutionary War, these colonies, although they had formed a league of friendship under the Articles of Confederation, basically governed themselves. They feared a strong central government like the one they lived with under England's rule. However, it was soon discovered that this weak form of state government could not survive and so the Constitution was drafted. The Constitution: * defines and limits the power of the national government, * defines the relationship between the national government and individual state governments, and * guarantees the rights of the citizens of the United States. This time, it was decided that a government system based on federalism would be established. In other words, power is shared between the national and state (local) governments. The opposite of this system of government is a centralized government, such as in France and Great Britain, where the national government maintains all power. Sharing power between the national government and state governments allows us to enjoy the benefits of diversity and unity. For example, the national government may set a uniform currency system. Could you imagine having 50 different types of coins, each with a different value? You would need to take along a calculator to go shopping in another state. By setting up a national policy, the system is fair to everyone and the states do not have to bear the heavy burden of regulating their currency. On the other hand, issues such as the death penalty have been left up to the individual states. The decision whether or not to have a death penalty, depends on that state's history, needs, and philosophies. To learn more, choose from the following: Note you may need to copy and paste into browser URL
* National versus State Government
* Powers of the National Government and State Governments http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/federalism2.html
* Powers Denied the National Government and State Governments http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/federalism3.html
* National Government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/branches.html
* State Government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/state/index.html
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Which political party is now currently in power in kerala state government?
Congress
How was power in congress divided under the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution and to have new central government. States did not give up much of their power. They only had 1 vote in Congress. However, there was only one branch of the central government and that was Congress. The states still conducted the state government for their state.
Why should Congress have the power to decide whether a state is a slave or free state?
Because Congress reflects the wishes of the nation as a whole.
Which branch of the US government has the legislative power?
In a federal system, the state and national governments share power. Some authority is exclusive to the national government and some is reserved to the states and the people, but other powers (such as the right to tax) are concurrent, or shared by both entities.
Why did the federalists propose that the constitution be approved by the ratifying conventions in each state rather than by congress?
many members of congress and the state government were against the new constitution, because it took power from the government and gave it to the people.
Is congress considered a state type of government?
That depends on which congress you are talking about; state congress - then yes. If the US Congress, then no.
Who has the power to favor one state over another?
Congress and representatives in the house both have the power to favor one state over another. This is due to their representation of their individual state within the government.
What kind of government did the Articles Of Confederation set up?
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state sent delegates to Congress, which had only one house instead of the House of Representatives and Senate that the modern American government has. There was no national head of state, and each state was governed individually. Congress had limited power and it did not have the power to tax, as that power and many others remained with individual states.
What is a example of a shared power in government?
An example of shared power in our government is our elections. Each state holds elections for federal positions like congress. Taxes is an another example since our state and federal taxes can sometimes fund the same project.
Was Many of the serious problems that plagued the government under the Articles of Confederation developed because of the limited power of the central government?
The government under the Articles of Confederation encountered many problems because each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of size. The Congress also do not have the power to tax.
Who has more power state governments or the national government?
In the Constitution the states were intended to have more power, and now National Government has more power but not as much power as a State government has on a State. In other words National government has more power to the country but the state government has more power to the state.
Who has more power the national government or the state government?
In the Constitution the states were intended to have more power, and now National Government has more power but not as much power as a State government has on a State. In other words National government has more power to the country but the state government has more power to the state.
