The Role Of Federalism In The United States

Federalism is defined by a system of government where power is separated among state or region governments and national or federal government. In America, the states existed first before federal power was established. Once the Constitution was signed, it designating the birth of The United States of America. There was some conflict over whether or not federal should be priority or state. In the United States, this means the power is divided between our state and local government and our federal government. This is different from a unitary government, which is where one unit holds the power to everything that happens in the United States. It's also different from a confederation, which is defined as an association of independent governmental

The Executive branch of government is basically charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies that are given to them. The Judicial branch of government is charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice. Finally, the Legislative branch of government has the power to make laws. Throughout history of the world, even before the birth of America, it is known that if there is a single ruler, there will likely be some sort of segregation; those that challenge such ruler typically is “banished.” This is the reason there is a separation of powers; no single entity can take control of America. Checks and balances (rights of mutual control and influence) make sure that the three powers interact in an equitable and balanced way. The separation of powers is the foundation of the Rule of Law expressed in the Constitution. What Special Interest Groups often do is hire full-time lobbyists to support their cause and bring forth the change they wish via lobbyists communicating with legislators of the Legislative branch, otherwise known as

A lobbyist is actually mandated to become “registered” when they donate a mark of $5,000 to a polital figure. There are many types of lobbyist: labor organizations, trade organizations, and Unions are the most common and lobby for laws that affect organizations. There are professional lobbyist that will lobby for an effort for a fee, as well. For example, the National Rifle Association actually goes to quite extensive lengths for the right to bear arms, spending a massive sum of money doing so. It is opposed to nearly every proposition of gun regulation, including restrictions on owning deadly firearms, such as assault weapons, background checks on those purchasing guns at a gun show, as well as the safe-keeping of databases of gun purchases. The way they are so effective with their interests is because of the revolving door effect. The revolving door effect is defined by the movement of high-level employees from public sector jobs to private sector jobs and vice versa. The theory is that there is a “revolving door” between the two sectors as many legislators and regulators become consultants for the industries they once controlled or regulated and some private industry heads receive government appointments that relate to their former private