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Federalism

Federalism

American Federalism is a form of government in which the constitution distributes governmental powers between national and state governments. Throughout US history federalism has played a role in the constitution and system of government adapted by our country, which has changed throughout US history to fit the government and its constitution. (Wright '96)
Montesquieu, a French philosopher important to constitutional thought wrote "The Spirit of the Laws." In this were theories and views: some were that the Republic form of government was only possible in small communities, or a federal republic where several societies form to make a more new and enlarged society. Montesquieu believed the cure for internal discord in a country is commerce, because it cures destructive prejudices and keeps people aware of interdependence.
The separation of powers, another one of Montisquieu, he discusses the three distinctive branches of government. The people in each branch should......


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