What special role does the U.S. Supreme Court play in determining the balance of power between the national and state governments?

Rubric for successful completion of this assignment: Each student will provide an initial post to the DF in an effort to answer the question. The initial post must be at a minimal of 350 words
When listing your initial post be sure to select the relevant terms and underline and bold them in your initial posting. This must be present in order to receive credit. You must also cite or reference your text book at least one-time employing APA format. Initial Posting must be completed by Saturday on the week assigned. Failure comply with this rubric standard will result in no points being awarded.
WORD BANK:
Federalism, Unitary System, Intergovernmental Relations, Expressed Powers, Implied Powers, Necessary and Proper Clause, Reserved Powers, Police Power, Concurrent Powers, Full Faith and Credit Clause, Privileges and Immunities Clause, Home Rule, Dual Federalism, Commerce Clause, Grants-in-aid, Categorical Grants, Cooperative Federalism, Regulated Federalism, Preemption, States’ Rights, Devolution, Block Grants, New Federalism, General Revenue Sharing, Diffusion, Unfunded Mandate, Redistributive Programs
QUESTIONS:
In Federalist 39, James Madison argued that the Constitution had created a government that was “neither wholly federal nor wholly national.” He argued instead that the Constitution reflected a mix of federal principles and nationalizing forces. How and why has this mix changed throughout American history? What special role does the U.S. Supreme Court play in determining the balance of power between the national and state governments?

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