Analysis Of The Story Of Susette Kelo

Unlike the national government, state governments encourage and support religious activities’ that inculcates virtue in the citizens (Bryner, Public Virtue and the Roots of American Government, 1987). Hence, in a small republic (state), there is a higher probability of finding true natural aristocrats with wisdom, talents and virtue to be representatives of the state. Being virtuous and wise, the representatives practice self-restraint to act in their own self-interest. For instance, corruption causes the funds to be diverted away from establishing a better society through the upgrading of facilities, provision of education and healthcare services. Furthermore, representatives in a small republic are a clear reflection of the citizens’ interests (Lim, 2014). Elections are held every few years to select the best representatives for the state. During the period of campaigning, the candidates have direct contact with the citizens through to organization of rallies and walkabouts where they interact with the electorate and understand their concerns. Hence, the electorate has an idea of whether the potential representatives are truly virtuous. Since these representatives are highly talented, they will also have the knowledge to implement appropriate laws and policies to manage the concerns of the

Though the Federal and State Government are reflections of each other, when Federal laws are

a. The government gets its power from the people of the Unites States of America.

The responsibilities included in the different settings of government vary greatly. The core federal goals are to be the “organizational mechanism through which governments manage power” (Gerston, 2007, p.5). Federal government is commonly a middle ground between residents and state. While there are federal laws, many regulations of government are left up to state administration.

The federal government and state governments have had a long history of powers struggles. The struggle goes back and forth between who has the right to make decisions and if there is a problem who should fix it. Sometimes it is better for the federal government to fix issues and during other situations it is better for the state or local governments to fix other issues. In the PBS special of the United States Constitution, Peter Sagal travels around the states documenting the various roles and impact the government has on the country as a whole and on the individual states.

Another example of this would be the election and in particular, the Electoral College. The system of the Electoral College is one that portrays federalism i.e. share of power between state and national government. The Constitution provides the framework of the system. Federal statutes stipulate aspects of the process and give directions to states regarding the time of the election and certification of the electoral vote. Federal statutes also give directions to Congress concerning the counting of the electoral vote, and they provide a process for objections to the vote. Since each state plays an integral role in the process by essentially conducting its own election at a concurrent time with other states, the laws of each state specify the time and place of the meeting of the electors as well as other election provisions. Together, these two governments, together with the constitution, create the Electoral College system (Edwin C. Kisiel, III, page 12-13). Since laws at both the national as well as the state level govern the Electoral College, it can be said that its foundation is rooted in

b. State laws may not violate the U.S. Constitution and all state courts must uphold (through

Document B: If a power is not given to the national government; then the states or the people keep it.

States must deal with each other and the national government and the Constitution outlines the obligations for each state for the other

With federalism, there were two separate types of government: the national (federal), or the state/local. The federal government deals with the national and international regards, while local governments deal with smaller observances, which creates a double security. For example, the federal government can declare war, while the state governments are in charge of establishing and maintaining schools. In the Federalist Paper, James Madison said,”The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.” (Document A).

Federalism is how the power is separated between state and national governments. In the venn diagram on document A the national government can limit trade, declare war, print money, set up post offices, and make immigration laws. These powers are only given to the national government. In the venn diagram the state can set up local governments, hold elections, establish schools, and pass marriage laws. These powers are only given to the state government. They both share some powers too, they share the power to tax, the power to borrow money, and

“Love is irrelevant to my cause,” she returns and elaborates. “The one that I marry, the one that’ll sit beside me, must never be seen as my equal. He must be willing to stand in my shadow, and allow me to lead.”

depending on the federal government to control state disputes. “Federalism, as it is understood in its most basic form, creates a multilevel government that permits the national and various state

As stated above the government is responsible specifically for (1) forming a more perfect union, (2)

Introducing Chapter 4, the author explains how federalism is a fundamental part of U.S government and how it gives equal power to both national and state governments. “History indicates clearly that the principal factor in the formation of federal systems of government has been a common external threat.” The authors’ quote informs the reader that people have always been weary of a strong, national government and that there is always a constant