<u>The Framers chose federalism as a way of government because they believed that governmental power inevitably poses a threat to individual liberty</u>, the exercise of governmental power must be restrained, and that to divide governmental power is to prevent its abuse.
<u>Federalism</u>: is a system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government on a territorial basis, between a central government and several regional governments, usually called states or provinces.
<u><em>This system of government is set out in the Constitution</em></u>. Both the national and state governments have their own separate powers.
<u>Federal Powers</u>: Delegated powers, expressed powers, implied powers, and inherent powers.
