How does federalism affect lawmaking in the United States?
Laws are made at different levels of government.
Different types of laws are made.
Common law is the supreme law.
The courts must approve bills into law.
Federalism limits government by creating two sovereign powers—the national government and state governments—thereby restraining the influence of both. Separation of powers imposes internal limits by dividing government against itself, giving different branches separate functions and forcing them to share power
