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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 . Start studying chapter 6 federalism national state and local powers learn vocabulary terms and more with flashcards games and other study tools. The correct answer is option c the statement does not apply to dual federalism the relationship between the states and the federal government is not generally antagonistic even though state government exercises powers accorded to them without the interference of the federal government it doesnt mean that both systems work to antagonize each other. 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. Federalism checks on governmental power with characteristics such as separation of powers benefits originally developed at the constitutional philadelphia convention why did the delegates to the constitutional convention devise this system 3 reasons 1 the states were