The American System of Federalism Experienced Important Transformations During the 1970s

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Essay

The American system of federalism experienced important transformations during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.Describe these changes by discussing New Federalism, devolution, and the Rehnquist Court's "federalism revolution." How did the developments of this period differ from the previous eras of American federalism?

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Definitions:

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally rapid heart rate.

Systemic Circuit

The part of the cardiovascular system that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body, and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Largest Artery

The aorta, which is the largest artery in the body carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Erythrocyte

A type of blood cell that is typically shaped like a biconcave disk without a nucleus, known more commonly as a red blood cell, which is primarily involved in transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide.