DBQ Throughout the history of U.S. politics there has been a debate between the states and the federal government over power. From the development of Federalism in the Constitution of the United States, to the break down of Federalism in the Civil War, the Federal Government has shown superior authority in several instances, yet the states have displayed its power over the Federal Government as well. The Federal Government has shown its authority through …showed first 75 words of 652 total…

…showed last 75 words of 652 total…the Union. Finally the Civil War was the main and key factor of reducing the power of the Federal Government and placing that power in the hands of the States. From the development of Federalism in the Constitution of the United States, to the break down of Federalism in the Civil War, the Federal Government has shown superior authority in several instances, yet the states have displayed their power over the Federal Government as well.