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Peter explores the Constitution’s most striking and innovative feature: its resilient brand of federalism. The framers created a strong national government while at the same time preserving much of the power and independence of the states. This delicate balance of power, seemingly hard-wired for disagreement and conflict, has served America well for more than two centuries . But it has also led to tensions throughout American history and still sparks controversy today over medical marijuana, gun control, and Obamacare.