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Evolution Of Federalism In The United States

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The evolution of federalism in the United States has been dependent on a few key points, such as, the balance and boundaries between the state and national government. Many factors about the state and national government have substantially changed over time, for example more power has shifted from the hands of the government, that of which consisted of having too much control, and leading to amendments to be compiled. One amendment, the fourteenth, includes three very important and key clauses which restrict and limit the power a state has over its civilians. This amendment protects the basic rights of citizens with the privileges and immunities clause, the due process clause, and the equal protection clause. This is just one example of how

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