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states do most of the governing
At the state level
Under new federalism, the system of power is shifted from the federal to the state government.
That is true. It is called dual.Dual federalism
That is true. It is called dual.Dual federalism
Federalism will preserve the states as sovereign governments. Federalism will provide for a stronger national government than existed under the Articles of Confederation. Federalism will protect liberty. Federalism will force officials to be more responsible to the people.
Federalism had a strong-hold under Marshall Court. John Marshall, a Federalist, was the 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Federalism and the federal system define the basic structure of American government. There were many disagreements at the Constitutional Convention. Many delegates feared a national government that was too strong and many delegates feared that states' rights would merely continue the weak form of government under the Articles. The Constitution created a federal system of government (federalism) as a compromise. Under federalism, power is shared and divided between national and state governments. Each has specific powers unto themselves while they also share certain powers.
Federalism and the federal system define the basic structure of American government. There were many disagreements at the Constitutional Convention. Many delegates feared a national government that was too strong and many delegates feared that states' rights would merely continue the weak form of government under the Articles. The Constitution created a federal system of government (federalism) as a compromise. Under federalism, power is shared and divided between national and state governments. Each has specific powers unto themselves while they also share certain powers. Both levels have their own agencies and officials and directly affect the people. The Founding Fathers really had no other choice except federalism. The weak union created under the Articles would not work yet people did not want to give all the power to a national government. Federalism was the middle ground--compromise--a way to distribute authority between the states and the national government.
The term cooperative federalism refers to a concept which national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively to for the common good of all. Under this concept the entities do not make separate policies that clash with each other.
A government based on "federalism," or the sharing of power between the national, and state (and local) governments.
A government based on "federalism," or the sharing of power between the national, and state (and local) governments.