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All of the powers not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the authority of the state governments. This sweeeping statement (that the states could do anything as long as it wasn't forbidden or reserved for the federal government) was eroded over time especially after the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. Initially, states controlled all taxation of individuals, voting rights, slavery, property ownership, business conditions, etc.
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The Federalists believed that the powers of government could be limited by?
confining the powers of the federal government to certain narrowly defined areas and by adding a bill of rights to the Constitution.
Do the federal government have authority over state government?
In some areas, yes. States rights are spelled out in the Constitution and issues are often ruled on by the Supreme Court.
What were 7 areas in which the framers of the constitution agreed upon?
What did the framers of the constitution agree/disagree upon at the constitutional convention?
How does the US Constitution create a system that underrepresents urban areas?
The constitution under represents urban areas by giving equal representation to rural areas as it does to urban areas. For example, Wyoming and California are represented in the same way even though California has many more people.
Does state government have sovereign power over national government?
Nope, National government has sovereign power over State government. Wrong. The Constitution gives Congress very little power over state governments. The Constitution provides a list of powers reserved to Congress (post offices, a navy, foreign treaties, etc) and specifies that all other powers - without limit - are reserved to the states. So there are few areas for dispute between Congress and states, as long as neither intrudes on the legitimate issues reserved to the other. States DO have a huge potential power over the feds: States alone can amend the Constitution, and do so without interference by Congress. A Constitutional Convention of states could eliminate the Senate, make the President's term 23 months, or prohibit abortion nationwide. Once STATES vote to do that, feds must obey the revised Constitution without further discussion.
