The Supreme Court.
The U.S. Constitution
If there are disputes over authority between local, state, or the national government, how are the disputes resolved?
The United States supreme court.
The Supreme Court.
The Judicial branch rules on the issue in court.
The Judicial branch rules on the issue in court.
the federal did not want a stronger goverment
divided between the central government and regional or sub-divisional governments
The Judicial branch rules on the issue in court.
The authority of the federal government over the state governments was settled.
federalism. Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided and shared between a central authority (federal government) and regional or local governments (state governments). This division of power helps to prevent one level of government from becoming too powerful.
The highest authority in the United States that controls the division of powers between the central and local governments is the Supreme Court. Through its interpretation of the Constitution, the Supreme Court determines the limits of power for both the federal government and state governments. Its decisions help define the balance and boundaries of power between the two levels of government.