Structure of government

Consider the following quote by the prominent policy scholar, Don Kettl: When the nations founders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, they produced two great inventions: the separation of powers, which gave a substantial check on the executive branch to the courts; and federalism, which shared governmental power between the federal government and the states. Analyze two cases (one separation of powers, one federalism) that highlight these great inventions of the Constitution in action. These can be recent cases or historical.

Is federalism simply a devolution??

What are the changing dynamics in a federal-state relationship?

You may want to have a separate discussion section to discuss the merits and deficiencies of government structures.

For example, we see greater political polarization in American governance. Do we need changes in government structures?

Talk about the implication of federalism and separation of powers. and the limits and promises of these structures.