The U.S. Constitution uses federalism to divide governmental powers between the federal government and the individual state governments. The Tenth Amendment tells us that all powers not granted to the federal government are reserved to the states.
More than any other aspect of U.S. government structure, federalism contributes significantly to innovation in state, local and national government alike.
While including the typical barons and knights, Simon de Montfort had also included burgesses (originally a freeman of a borough) from influential towns.
