A federal system of government is one that divides the powers of
government between the national (federal) government and state and
local governments. The Constitution of the United States
established the federal system, also known as federalism. Under
federalism, each level of government has sovereignty in some areas
and shares powers in other areas. For example, both the federal and
state governments have the power to tax. Only the federal
government can declare war.
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