Lesson 4.6: Federalism

To ensure that both federal and state governments share certain powers and do not overstep each other.

To give all power to the federal government.

To eliminate the need for state governments.

To allow states to operate independently without any federal oversight.

Federalists supported a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists feared it would abuse its power.

Federalists wanted to abolish state governments, while Anti-Federalists wanted only state governments.

Federalists opposed the Articles of Confederation, while Anti-Federalists supported them.

Federalists supported monarchy, while Anti-Federalists supported democracy.

Each state has a legislature made up of elected representatives who create legislation that becomes law.

State governors are appointed by the federal government.

States have voting districts for state legislators.

Has both a senate and house of representatives.