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Federalism and constitutional government

Posted by Trent England - July 19, 2010

So far in our series of classes on the Constitution and Federalism, we've been to Tacoma, Mt. Vernon, Renton, Shoreline, Bellevue, Everett, and Port Orchard. This week takes us to Omak, Moses Lake, Spokane, and Pasco, and on Sunday afternoon to Yakima. Next week, we finish the series with stops in Sequim, Olympia, and Vancouver.

Federalism--the balance of power between our national and state governments--is an essential part of our constitutional structure. It keeps local issues local, where people have more say and governments can better respect local diversity.

State and local governments, because they are smaller and closer to the people, have greater potential for accountability and transparency than Washington, D.C. Even the Ancient Greeks understood this, which is why they formed federations in the first place. To learn more, attend one of our upcoming programs. You can also become a Freedom Foundation member to read more about Federalism in the August issue of Living Liberty.

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Trent said on Jul 19 2010 at 8:16pm
And don't forget our upcoming First Principles Hikes.

http://washingtonhike.eventbrite.com/

and

http://jeffersonhike.eventbrite.com/

John Sharp ABLE AMERICAN said on Jul 21 2010 at 1:24pm
I attended Trent's presentation in Renton & found it EXCEEDINGLY informative & much needed. This information MUST be shared with ALL who care about the direction our current LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT is MISS LEADING OUR country. So ALL WHO CARE..can learn MORE about what is REALLY being TAKEN AWAY..not only from us today..but for our children..grand children..& those beyond..It is absolutely UNTHINKABLE what the WORLD would..or WILL..become should WE NOT TAKE VOTING ACTION to STOP..this PROGRESSIVE DESTRUCTION OF OUR COUNTRY..AMERICA IS THE "LAST & ONLY BASTION" ON THE PLANET TO PROVIDE A TRUE SOURCE OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS!! IF LOST..ALL THAT COMES AFTER IS "TYRANNY" & ANARCHY!!