The main job of the federal government is to "enforce" the laws.
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A state governor represents his/her state, but doesn't have a role in the federal system.
state representation in the federal government
Interdependence and federal government's superior taxing powers have increased role for the national government at the state level. Most of the programs at state level now depend on federal funding, giving national government unprecedented leverage in the states. Now federal government is taking active role in issues like education and social welfare, which were traditionally in the state domain. Role of the national government has also increased in the areas of security and surveillance after the September 11 attacks.
One major issue is that the federal government regulates elections. It regulates more specially how they are done and how they are conducted. Also, it regulates the rule of law.
YES.