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How does the federal system (federalism) help limit the power of the federal government?

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It keeps the separate powers separate make it difficult for tyranny to happen and easier for the people to have more control.
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Federalism limits government by creating two sovereign powers—the national government and state governments—thereby restraining the influence of both. Separation of powers imposes internal limits by dividing government against itself, giving different branches separate functions and forcing them to share power.

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