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Increased nationalism
Articles of Confederation become unpopular, and government looks for stronger power. Chief Justice John Marshall and the U.S. Supreme Court broadly define national powers, although many states do not agree. This is the beginning of the Powers the state and federal government have on each other, or the intervention they pose on each other. -
United States Constitution
The United States Constitution is ratified by 9 of the 13 states. This allows for a new federal government to begin. This is significant for the start of federalism, as the federalist party ideals would now take place. The powers of the federal government, including congress and the senate, are defined in article one of the constitution. The powers of the state are defined in Article four, section one of the constitution. -
Bill of Rights added to Constitution
The first ten amendments to the constitution are known as the bill of rights. After many criticisms of federalism and the constitution, James Madison wrote the bill of rights to clear up any misconceptions. While all of the amendments are important, the first ten are significant due to their given powers. -
The Hartford Convention
Representatives from the New England states meet in Hartford, Connecticut, where they threaten to secede from the Union over the issue of the national tariff and the war with Great Britain. This led to the downfall and overall disgrace of the federalist party. This is significant as it shows somethings have to fail before they can succeed. This also displays the importance of the states power in relation to general federal power, and it's overall effect on it. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
U.S. Supreme Court rules in Gibbons v. Ogden. This was a landmark case that gave congress the power to regulate interstate commerce, granted by the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution. This marks the federal governments power to regulate trade, over the states, meaning states have to follow federal mandates. -
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Civil War
The American Civil war begins. The northern states' victory determines that the federal government is not a compact among sovereign states.its authority is deemed from the people. The war does not resolve the conflict between federal and states' rights. -
New Deal
Roosevelt administration introduces "New Deal." The president expands federal power to help the economy and give social services to those in need. The federal government has the constitutional right to regulate interstate commerce, Article I, section 8, Although the Supreme Court initially declared Roosevelt's legislation unconstitutional. This decision was reversed in the 1930's. -
Great Society
President Johnson introduces "Great Society." This led to the increased federal oversight of state and local government, as the social and economic programs, combined with the powers granted in newly enacted civil rights legislation, would take place -
New federalism
President Reagan introduces a "New Federalism." This tries to limit the power of the federal government towards it impact on state and local governments laws or policies. -
Power of Federal and State Government
Debate over federal-state power continues. U.S. Congress gives states power over control of social, education, and economic policy, to the states. -
Affordable Care Act
Obama administration introduces affordable care act. It is a landmark health reform legislation passed by Congress and signed into law in 2010. It is the most recent form of federalism powers in the U.S. This shows how a federal program can significantly effect a state program, or jobs, such as doctors.
