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How US Government Works · Structure

Federalism: States vs Washington

Power is split between the national government and 50 states. Enumerated vs reserved powers, the supremacy clause, the commerce clause's long expansion, grants and mandates, and why corporate law lives in Delaware.

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Understanding Federalism in the Context of the U.S. Constitution [No. 86 LECTURE] The Federalist Society · 52 min
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Prereqs: The courts & judicial review. Next: Law basics, How the legal system works. Follows Crash Course Government #4–5 and Khan Academy 'Federalism'.
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