Division of Powers between the Federal Government and the States!!!

Federalism: The notion of divided power was clearly spelled out in the Constitution written in 1787.  Under the federal system, powers are divided in the Constitution between national and state authority.  Those powers given to the national government are delegated powers.  Powers left to the state are reserved powers, and powers given to both the national and state government are called concurrent powers.  While federalism was part of the foundation of the new nation, this system also became a focus of disputes between those who believed in state dominance and those who believed the central government should have more power.