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What is Federalism?

What is Federalism?. Federalism is a form of government in which a constitution distributes powers between a central government and subdivisional governments, usually called states, provinces, or republics.

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What is Federalism?

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  1. What is Federalism? • Federalism is a form of government in which a constitution distributes powers between a central government and subdivisional governments, usually called states, provinces, or republics. • Lower entities such as municipalities, towns, and districts are created by the states (or other subdivisional governments) and have no sovereign power of their own. • The national and subdivisional governments both exercise direct authority over individuals.

  2. Government under U.S. Constitution (Federation): 1789 -

  3. Advantages of Federalism • Federalism checks the growth of tyranny • Federalism allows unity without uniformity • Federalism encourages experimentation • Federalism keeps government closer to the people • Training for national officials • More arenas for public participation

  4. Federal SystemsAdvantages Disadvantages • Permits diversity and diffusion of power • Local governments can handle local problems better • More access points for political participation • Protects individual rights against concentrated government power • Fosters experimentation and innovation • Suits a large country with a diverse population • Makes national unity difficult to achieve and maintain • State governments may resist national policies • May permit economic inequality and racial discrimination • Law enforcement and justice are uneven • Smaller units may lack expertise and money • May promote local dominance by special interests

  5. Number of Governments in the United States 3,143

  6. Number of Governments • In America there are close to 89,000 governments. • About half of these units are school or other special districts, and many of the remaining governments are townships and municipalities. • there are over 3,000 counties • 50 state governments and one federal government.

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