AMERICAN FEDERAL SYSTEM
Federal features of American constitutional system Written constitution Rigid constitution Supremacy of constitution Dual polity Independent judiciary Bi –cameral legislature Double citizenship Separate constitution for the state
Tendency of centralization in American federal system Physical, economic and social changes Civil war, 1861-1865 Constitutional amendments Laws passed by the congress from time to time Judicial decisions and the doctrine of implied powers Federal grant in- aid
Continued Swift means of transport and communication For better and balanced economic progress Impact of world situation Universal tendency towards centre
Future of federalism in united states Existence of state government For federal government, the respect of the territorial integrity of the states is must Equality of the states Approval of the states over constitutional amendments Residuary powers with the state Plan of president Reagen