The United States provides a classic example of a bottom-up system of federalism. It was created in 1787 when representatives of the then 13 colonies convened to ratify a constitution under which both the central government and the states would be sovereign entities. Within certain...

Contents -- Introduction -- The government of the united states depends on taxes for its revenue -- National priorities project -- The us budget, spending, and debt is out of control -- The heritage foundation -- Government spending is good for the us -- Heather boushey and michael ettlinger --...