Attempts to return power and responsibility to the states and reduce the role of the national government in domestic affairs Representational Federalism Assertion that no constitutional division of power exists between the nation and the states. read more
Exclusive Powers. The federal government can enact laws that govern the entire country, but only if they relate to one of the powers specifically granted by Article I of the Constitution. Many of these powers overlap with state powers. For example, Congress can regulate interstate commerce. read more
Federalism is the system of government in which power is divided between a central government and regional governments; in the United States, both the national government and the state governments possess a large measure of sovereignty. read more
The Framers wanted to avoid forming a government that was too powerful. Consequently, authority is divided powers between the national government and state governments. read more