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Where is federalism in the constitution? ARTICLE I, SECTION 8 The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties,…
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State & Local Government Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved for states and the people, which are divided…
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Checks & Balances The legislature The executive The judiciary Legislature · Amend/delay/reject legislation · Override president’s veto · Power of the…
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