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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.


Who must approve all federal judges and other high officials in the federal government?

All federal judges and other high officials in the federal government must be approved by the Senate. After the President nominates an individual for a judicial or high office position, the Senate Judiciary Committee typically conducts hearings and then votes on whether to recommend the nominee to the full Senate. The full Senate then votes to confirm or reject the nominee. This process ensures a system of checks and balances in the appointment of key government officials.


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.

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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


Who must approve all federal judges and other high officials in the federal government?

All federal judges and other high officials in the federal government must be approved by the Senate. After the President nominates an individual for a judicial or high office position, the Senate Judiciary Committee typically conducts hearings and then votes on whether to recommend the nominee to the full Senate. The full Senate then votes to confirm or reject the nominee. This process ensures a system of checks and balances in the appointment of key government officials.


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

federal confederacy (unitary)