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How did the southern states use federalism to protect slavery?

It was the opposite of federalism. It was States' Rights, taking precedence over Federal Law.


What is the biggest difference between the nationalistic and the states' rights views of federalism?

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What is the principle of federalism and how does it relate to the concept that rights not given to the federal government are rights given to the states?

Federalism is the principle of dividing power between a central government and individual states. It means that certain powers are given to the federal government, while others are reserved for the states. This concept ensures that rights not specifically granted to the federal government in the Constitution are retained by the states.


What does federalism create?

In the US, federalism created a stronger central government then the Confederation which it replaced. It still, however, assured the States and the people of the US of their rights through the Bill of Rights, which were inserted into the new US Constitution.


Which of the following were arguments in favor of federalism at the time of the writing of the Constitution?

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.


Did Abraham Lincoln promise to preserve the union?

Yes yes he did. Civil war was primarily a battle between States rights vs Federalism with the Southern states trying to leave to promote a government emphasizing states rights. Lincoln, as president supported the Northern states position of Federalism and successfully defeated the southern states attempt to separate from the north.


What constitutional principle divides power between national and state governments?

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Which court case showed the constitutional principle of federalism by defining states' rights?

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Did federalism help solve the states' rights issue?

To a degree, it did. Federalism established the hierarchy of power (National government, then state, then local). The powers of each level of government were defined fairly clearly, so states solved their own states' rights issues, and they didn't need to wait for national government action.


How does the system of federalism help protect states rights?

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Who did the Anti-Federalists want to protect?

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What is the purpose behind federalism?

Federalism were people who fought so we would have rights.