Federalism and how/why it has evolved.?

Answer 1

Federalism has a unique history in the United States. Federalism is a system of government that separates distinct powers between states or provinces and the national government. There are three main "types" of American federalism: Dual Federalism, Cooperative Federalism, and Marble Cake Federalism (though called other things). Through American history, the evolution of the federalist system is related to new problems that the government has had to face in one way or another- and shifted the authority in the system itself as a result.

Answer 2

Federalism has always been around since the founding of the country. The turnng point however was the Civil War. Prior to then, states rights were paramount on most issues except taxation and national defense, and the central Federal government was secondary. Left to their own devices however, states are prone to run amuck based on regional desires and self-interest. The biggest example was the secession that caused the Civil War and which required a strong Federal government to hammer the country back together again. Once the war was over, that strong Federal government did not stand down, but expanded and took over even more roles and responsibilities and is pretty much still the model we have with us today.