Federalism gave the executive branch it power but also granted states and local regions a limited amount of authority. In a federalist system, power was shared amongst the federal, state, and local government. Over the course of American history, federalism has constantly changed forms. Duel Federalism (1789-1933) was compared to the cake layer saying because it worked on the perception that federal and state government were divided For the most part, federal government dealt with foreign policy issues whereas state handled local maters. Subsequently, Corporative Federalism known as the marble cake slogan was based on the mingling of authority and programs amongst the federal, state, and local regimes. Creative Federalism (1960-1968) was …show more content…
The term devolution which was characterized by a gradual return of power to the states was a reflection of the Bill Clinton Presidential terms in office. Federalism in the Obama Administration has offer states more funding and flexibility as an effective way to stabilize the economy. Under the commerce clause, the courts has given Congress authority to regulate trading activities with states and foreign countries, however, with recent Supreme Court decision has render their control limited Also, the Constitution has placed increased emphasis on states power under the Tenth and Eleventh Amendments. Principles that will clarify responsibilities among the different levels of government include: 1) Uniformity- leads to usefulness’s 2) Direct Spillovers exist when action taken by one state might have an adverse effect on inhabitants of another state. 3) The Effects of Policy-Induced Mobility- the sovereignty of individuals to move across interstate lines promotes competition and 4) Inequality of Resources the transfer of government resources to assist needy provinces When a citizen travels or lives in another state, they are protected by Article IV, Section 1 commonly called the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution which addressed the responsibilities of all states to respect the judicial rulings, and public records of other