MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT
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Power is shared between the state and federal government
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Most of the power is given to the states
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Most of the power is given to the federal government
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Only the people have power through direct voting
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Detailed explanation-1: -Federalism is a system of government in which powers have been divided between the centre and its constituent parts such as states or provinces.
Detailed explanation-2: -Federalism is the theory of distributing power between national and state governments. The relation between federalism and the First Amendment has important dimensions involving political theory. Modern federalism was created at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, pictured here.
Detailed explanation-3: -Federalism is a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. Generally, an overarching national government is responsible for broader governance of larger territorial areas, while the smaller subdivisions, states, and cities govern the issues of local concern.
Detailed explanation-4: -Finally, certain powers are called concurrent powers, which the states and the federal government both may exercise. These can include, for example, setting up courts, levying taxes, and spending and borrowing money. Typically, these are powers necessary for maintenance of public facilities.