1. AMERICAN FEDERAL SYSTEM

2. Federal features of American constitutional system
Written constitution
Rigid constitution
Supremacy of constitution
Dual polity
Independent judiciary
Bi –cameral legislature
Double citizenship
Separate constitution for the state

3. Tendency of centralization in American federal system
Physical, economic and social changes
Civil war,
Constitutional amendments
Laws passed by the congress from time to time
Judicial decisions and the doctrine of implied powers
Federal grant in- aid

4. Continued Swift means of transport and communication
For better and balanced economic progress
Impact of world situation
Universal tendency towards centre

5. Future of federalism in united states
Existence of state government
For federal government, the respect of the territorial integrity of the states is must
Equality of the states
Approval of the states over constitutional amendments
Residuary powers with the state
Plan of president Reagen