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In this article, Dr. Troy Smith and I argue that Americans are increasingly frustrated not simply because of partisan disagreements, but because the constitutional structure of government has drifted away from its original design. We contend that power has become overly centralized in Washington, weakening federalism, reducing accountability, and turning every election into a high-stakes national battle while leaving citizens feeling disconnected from the decisions that affect their lives. We argue that the Founders intended states to serve as primary centers of governance for most domestic issues, with the federal government exercising only limited and defined powers. Using Utah's HB 488 and the National Federalism Initiative as examples, the article advocates restoring a healthier balance between state and federal authority, encouraging constitutional education for policymakers, and allowing states greater freedom to address local challenges. Ultimately, we suggest that America's growing political dysfunction stems less from which party is in power and more from a structural imbalance that has concentrated too much authority in Washington and weakened the federalist system designed to manage disagreement in a large and diverse republic.

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