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Explaining the new constitutions proposed system of federalism to the people james madison wrote in federalist no 46 that the national and state governments are in fact but different agents and trustees of the people constituted with different powersalexander hamilton writing in federalist no 28 argued that federalisms system of shared powers would benefit the . A federal system with considerable sharing of powers among national state and local governments also known as marble cake federalism council manager system a system of city government in which an elected city council makes policy decisions but leaves the daily task of running the government to a hired city manager. Between the federal government and the states during the 20th century each example reflects an interpretation of the relationship between state and federal governments at one time balancing federal and state powers is a complex process and the balance of power has shifted at different times in american history. Start studying chapter 6 federalism national state and local powers learn vocabulary terms and more with flashcards games and other study tools. The drawbacks of a federal system the lack of consistencyof laws and policies between states eg each state has its own different traffic lawseg credentials for teachers and other certified careers may be valid in one state but not another the us constitution does not draw clear linesbetween national and state powers