Federalism
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Whether you know it or not, the United States government is federal in form. There is a central government and there are smaller governments underneath it. This is called federalism. This concept came from the Framers' experiences and knowledge about government. They wanted to establish a central government, but also recognize the states and their power. The solution was federalism.