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How did the southern states use federalism to protect slavery?
It was the opposite of federalism. It was States' Rights, taking precedence over Federal Law.
What is the biggest difference between the nationalistic and the states' rights views of federalism?
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How does Federalism protect states' rights?
it allows tha states and national government to share power :D
What does federalism create?
In the US, federalism created a stronger central government then the Confederation which it replaced. It still, however, assured the States and the people of the US of their rights through the Bill of Rights, which were inserted into the new US Constitution.
Did Abraham Lincoln promise to preserve the union?
Yes yes he did. Civil war was primarily a battle between States rights vs Federalism with the Southern states trying to leave to promote a government emphasizing states rights. Lincoln, as president supported the Northern states position of Federalism and successfully defeated the southern states attempt to separate from the north.
Which court case showed the constitutional principle of federalism by defining states' rights?
McCulloch v.s Maryland
What constitutional principle divides power between national and state governments?
federalism (novanet)
Did federalism help solve the states' rights issue?
To a degree, it did. Federalism established the hierarchy of power (National government, then state, then local). The powers of each level of government were defined fairly clearly, so states solved their own states' rights issues, and they didn't need to wait for national government action.
Which amendments to the US constitution reflect the principle of federalism?
The 10th Amendment reserves rights to the states not assigned to the national government.
Which of these is the most significant difference between the nationalistic and the states' rights views of federalism?
the ways in which social and economic problems are solved
How does federalism affect the guarantees of individual rights?
Well ... federalism is a political philosophy that in the American sense gives more power and self governance to the States in the Union rather than the Federal Government. Therefore, since the balance of power under federalism is brought closer to the individual, the individual gets more say in governance. He is more able to influence politics and guarantee his rights in the state than in Washington
What was related to the issue of states' rights?
The Kentucky and Virginia resolutions.It is the U.S. state governments that were related to the issue of states rights, and not the federal government.
