How do the principles of federalism and checks and balances limit the power of the national government?

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Peter Kirschner · Answer 1 · 2021-09-13T06:32:48+0000

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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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