Federalism
When the founding fathers first began drafting the constitution, they wanted to creat a system of government known as federalism. According to to the 8th grade U.S. History Textbook, federalism is "...a system that divided powers between the states and the federal government" (144). The constitution writers believed that this form of government would make the federal government strong enough to protect its citizens. In addition, this system would allow the states to control local issues.
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Reversed Powers |
Reversed Powers |
These are the powers of government that were given to the federal government. Examples of these types of powers include: coining money and regulating trade.
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These are the powers in the federal government that held elections and created local government.
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These are the powers in the federal government that were shared: taxing, narrowing money, and enforcing laws.
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