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    Federalism divides power between the national and state governments, allowing both to enact laws and govern within their own jurisdictions. The founding fathers believed this system would best protect liberty and disperse power to prevent the majority from dominating the minority. Over time, the balance of power between the national and state governments has shifted, with periods of more state-centered and centralized federalism. Today, both governments continue to share power while preemption and mandates influence their relationship.

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    American Federalism

    Dividing Government Power


    What is Federalism?
    • Divides power between two separate
    authorities: the national government and
    the states.
    – Both authorities enforce their own laws,
    impose taxes, spend money, and maintain
    their own courts.
    How is a Federal System Different?
    • Unitary Systems
    • Confederations
    • Intergovernmental Relations
    Why Federalism?
    • The founding fathers wanted to protect the
    minority from the majority.
    • They believed that a federalist system
    would better protect liberty, disperse
    power, and manage factions.
    • How does federalism protect liberty?
    Features of Federalism
    • Dispersal of Federal Power
    • Increased Participation
    • Policy Diversity
    • Improved Efficiency
    • Encourages Policy Responsiveness
    • Encourages Policy Innovation
    • Manages Conflict
    The Original Design for Federalism
    • Delegated Powers
    • The National Supremacy Clause
    • Concurrent and Reserved Powers
    • Powers Denied to the States
    • Powers Denied to both the states and the
    national government
    • The state’s obligation to each other
    The Evolution of Federalism
    • State-Centered Federalism: 1787-1868
    • Dual Federalism: 1868-1913
    • Cooperative Federalism: 1913-1964
    • Centralized Federalism: 1964-1980
    • New Federalism: 1980-1985
    • Representational Federalism: 1985-1995
    • Federalism Revived?
    Federal Power Today

    • Preemption
    • Federal Mandates

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