Constitution

Question 1

What is federalism in the US

Answer 1

This is the idea in the current US constitution, this means that the constitution delegates certain powers to the federal government alone, whilst including reserved powers, this are reserved to the states alone.

Question 2

Federal government powers

Answer 2

These included creating and maintaining the armed forces, conducting foreign relations, declaring war, regulating foreign and interstate commerce.

Question 3

State government powers

Answer 3

Esyablishing local governments, regulating elections, assuming all powers not listed by the constitution.