American Government / Unit 2 Gov 056 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Federalism
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The idea
Federalism is a system of government with two relatively autonomous levels, national and state, each holding authority granted by the constitution.
In practice
Washington sets immigration law; states run schools; both levy taxes.
Where people slip
Neither level created the other, and neither can dissolve the other.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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