langzaiguy
Regular Member
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Our Federal & State governments aren't democracies? I wouldn't teach that in any of my history or government classes. Back in 1787 we had 13 sovereign states that come together and yes, through a type of social contract, they give up certain jurisdiction to the Federal Government. A few powers are assigned to the Federal Government, but most powers, under that catch-all 10th amendment, are left to the states.
We must remember that the purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the states and their constituents from Federal involvement and Federal power grabs.
Unfortunately, under today's view of federalism, the Fed does seem more powerful than it actually should be. In interpreting the Constitution, it's important to keep in mind the founders' original intent.
I don't mean to get bent out of shape. I suppose it's because I'm a history & government teacher that I'm so picky about the concepts of federalism and sovereignty.
Our Federal & State governments aren't democracies? I wouldn't teach that in any of my history or government classes. Back in 1787 we had 13 sovereign states that come together and yes, through a type of social contract, they give up certain jurisdiction to the Federal Government. A few powers are assigned to the Federal Government, but most powers, under that catch-all 10th amendment, are left to the states.
We must remember that the purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the states and their constituents from Federal involvement and Federal power grabs.
Unfortunately, under today's view of federalism, the Fed does seem more powerful than it actually should be. In interpreting the Constitution, it's important to keep in mind the founders' original intent.
I don't mean to get bent out of shape. I suppose it's because I'm a history & government teacher that I'm so picky about the concepts of federalism and sovereignty.
