AMERICAN FEDERALISM

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AMERICAN FEDERALISM Cristina I Villarraga St Petersburg College POS 2041: American National Government John P. Hesting March 5, 2024
2 Three ways of organizing power within a country are federalism, unitary, and confederal systems. Each system has strengths and weaknesses that can impact the functioning of the government and citizens' rights. Federalism is a crucial aspect of the United States Constitution, which involves power sharing between the federal government and individual states. This system, known as American federalism, aims to balance decentralization and centralization. As we travel from one state to another, we notice differences in taxation levels, welfare eligibility requirements, and voting regulations, reflecting the system's decentralized nature. At the same time, we also observe the centralization of power in the federal government, which is responsible for printing money, challenging the legality of state laws, and using money, grants, and mandates to influence state actions (Krutz, 2021). It is fascinating to see how this delicate balance plays out in the governance of the United States, significantly affecting the country's political landscape and governance structure. The American federal system has faced numerous challenges throughout its history but remains a foundation of its constitutional framework. Federalism is a system of government that divides power between a central government and individual states or provinces. The central government handles national defense, education, healthcare, foreign policy, and commerce, while the states can create laws and regulations. Federalism's advantage is that it allows for more local control and decision-making, leading to better responsiveness to the needs of local communities. However, it can also lead to inconsistencies and inequalities in applying laws across different states. Federal and local governments must work together to achieve policy goals through grants and mandates. The Supreme Court has resolved constitutional disputes that arose due to changes in government roles. Interest groups aim to influence receptive governments. All levels of government need to collaborate to achieve the best outcomes (Krutz, 2021).
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