Question

according to the principles of federalism, Congress was gradually allowed to encroach on state rights. Was this the intention of the Founding Fathers?

Answer 1

Yes.

Step-by-step explanation:

More than you would think, perhaps.

James Madison himself--widely considered the “Father of the Constitution"—actually wanted to give Congress the power to veto state laws in all cases whatsoever. He called it the “federal negative. “

Does that sound like a strong “State's Rights” supporter as we understand it today?

And let's not forget that much of what Congress does is covered under a broad interpretation of the Spending Power. The first proponent of that interpretation?

Alexander Hamilton. A Founding Father.

Contrary to popular belief, the Framer's were trying to strengthen the federal government, not weaken it. They had been living under a weak central government for more than a decade, and they knew [really] well that wasn't working.

This was found on quora and was written by Michael Wald.

I hope this helps you. ^^

Answer 2

That's because the framers wanted the states to continue governing most matters themselves. So, the framers developed federalism. Federalism is a division of power between the federal government and the individual state governments. Federalism is established through the Constitution's Supremacy Clause

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