Federalism was a way to make the federal government strong and be able to keep the states under control. This included the sharing the sharing of power that was effective, but didn't harm the people. Furthermore, it allowed the states to discuss local issues with each other. Framers planned to create a government to that was powerful enough to protect the rights of the people and defend against invaders. In an 8th grade U.S. History Textbook, the author writes the definition as, "Federal system of government, a system that divided powers between the states and the federal government" (#144).
Delegated Powers: the right to coin money and regulate trade that is given to the federal government.
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Reserved Powers: kept by the state and included a local government that included creating a local government and hold elections.
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Concurrent Powers: Shared by the federal and state government are able to enforce laws, tax citizens, and borrow money.
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Elastic Clause: provides the flexibility for the government to keep everything in tact