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1.7 Relationship between the States and National Government

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Federalism divides power between national and state governments, allowing both to govern directly over citizens. This system reflects compromise between those favoring centralized authority and those advocating state autonomy. Federalism enables shared governance while preserving regional diversity.

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9 lessons

  1. 1.1Ideals of DemocracyPreview lesson
  2. 1.2Types of DemocracyPreview lesson
  3. 1.3Government Power and Individual RightsPreview lesson
  4. 1.4Challenges of the Articles of ConfederationPreview lesson
  5. 1.5Ratification of the U.S. ConstitutionPreview lesson
  6. 1.6Principles of American GovernmentPreview lesson
  7. 1.7Relationship between the States and National GovernmentThis lesson
  8. 1.8Constitutional Interpretations of FederalismPreview lesson
  9. 1.9Federalism in ActionPreview lesson

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