Federalism

Published: May 6, 2010, 12:54 p.m.

federalism is a system that divides our government into the national government and the state government which is made up of three types of powers. The three types of powers are delegated power concurrent power and reserved powers. Here are examples for each of the power some examples that delegated power use is to print money, regulate interstate which means (between states) and international trade. \nConcurrent power is both National Government and State government here are a few examples that concurrent power use which are collect taxes, build roads, borrow money, and establish courts.\nAnother power is reserved power which is state government. Some examples that reserved power use is issue licenses, conduct elections, establish local governments, and ratify amendments to the constitution.\nAnother topic that\u2019s part of the bill of rights would be checks and balances. Checks and balances prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful; limits the power of central government. Checks and balances allow for a system