How did the framers think about federalism and what has changed since their time?

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How did the framers think about federalism and what has changed since their time?
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When the framers created the presidency, they were intent on solving two trust-related problems. One problem was how to harness political competition for the public good without the polarizing consequences…
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What is federalism? What are the pros & cons? Learn here!
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What aspect of federalism could impact polarization? Find out here!
Does American federalism promote or prevent tyranny? Find out here!
How does federalism affect equality between states? Find out here!
Can federalism impact trust? Find out here!
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Is accountability helped or hindered by federalism? Find out here!
How does federalism encourage policy innovations? Find out here!
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Chain reaction? Less democracy, less trust, more vulnerability?
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Why do we trust local government the most and federal the least?
How has political trust changed over time?
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Why does political trust matter?
Are people more trustworthy than we expect?