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Federalism is a pact between a national government and its states, with layers like a cake. In the U.S., it's more like a marble cake, with mixed and overlapping powers. Some powers are exclusive to the federal or state governments, while others are shared. This structure shapes how the U.S. operates. Questions. Tips & Thanks.
The federal system grants states large autonomy over lawmaking within their borders, so long as they do not violate citizens’ rights or contradict federal laws. The federal government is also able to assert power over the states through grants and mandates.
federalism, Political system that binds a group of states into a larger, noncentralized, superior state while allowing them to maintain their own political identities.
