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Why was federal government created?

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.


The federal government should set national speed limits?

The federal government sets national speed limits by promising monetary incentives to states that cooperate with their legislature. The states can set their own limits but if they want aid from the federal government they must comply with their mandates.


In the 1930s the enactment of the new deal programs demonstrated what belief?

the Federal Government must concern itself with the people's economic well-being


What the time place and manner limits that governments can put on freedom of assembly?

Government must be content neutral, or based on time, manner and place NOT based on the topic being discussed.


Why is the government called the federal government?

The national governments of many countries (US, Canada, Australia, Germany etc...) are called "federal" due to those countries being federations. A federation is a country composed many states that have federated, meaning they have given some portion of their authority (sovereignty) to a central (federal) government in order to better achieve common goals. The term is used to contrast with the governments of the individual states.AnswerThe "Federal Government" refers specifically to the national government, being exclusive of State and Local administrations. State and local governments are often referred to as one thing (think of college classes; one for US Government meaning Federal and another class for State and local government)The U.S. Constitution establishes a government based on "federalism," or the sharing of power between the national, and state and local governments. Our power-sharing form of government is the opposite of "centralized" governments, such as those in England and France, under which national government maintains total power.While each of the 50 states has its own constitution, all provisions of state constitutions must comply with the U.S. Constitution. For example, a state constitution cannot deny accused criminals the right to a trial by jury, as assured by the U.S. Constitution's 6th Amendment.

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What is a federal system of government?

A federal system of government is one that divides the powers of government between the national (federal) government and local (state) governments. The Constitution of the United States established the federal system, also known as federalism. Under federalism, each level of government has sovereignty in some areas and shares powers in other areas. For example: both the federal and state governments have the power to tax. Only the federal government can declare war.


The federal government must keep its spending within this?

Currently, there is no limit on what the federal government chooses to spend, period.


When A state accepts a federal grant-in-aid it must do what?

It must follow the standards set by the Federal Government. real answer: comply with federal restrictions on its use.


Why was federal government created?

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.


What is one power of the federal gaverment?

The states must obey the rules and laws of Federal Government.


Which level of government is responsible for deciding how old you must be to join the army?

the federal government is the answer


Who has a federal parliamentary democracy republic?

In a country, the people and the government have power to create their system to be good. In that system must include human right and guaranteed in the highest law named constitution. Therefore, the government and it people have constitutional democracy.


What do advocates of a strong federal system believe?

That the components of the federation - the states - have a large and legitimate role in political life, and must not be steamrolled by the central government.


Is an animal cruelty investigator part of the federal government?

Animal welfare is the responsibility of the state government. However as the federal government must have responsibility in the case of live export.


What is the type of authority that government personnel must have in order to bind the federal government?

Actual authority


The local governments must follow the direction of the central government in this form of government?

federal confederacy (unitary)


The local governments must follow the direction of the central government in this form of government.?

federal confederacy (unitary)