Chapter 3

FEDERALISM AND FEDERAL POWER GENERALLY

In this brief chapter, we examine the following concepts:

•     Federal system: The U.S. has a federal system. The national government, and the government of each of the states, coexist.
•     Federal government has limited powers: The federal government is one of limited, enumerated, powers. That is, the three branches of the federal government may only assert those powers specifically granted by the U.S. Constitution.

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