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How Federal Legislative Power Differs from State Legislative Power
The structure of the federal legislative branch is similar to a state legislature. However, there are crucial differences between their powers. Professor Saikrishna Prakash explains that the federal Constitution grants Congress a limited number of specific powers. Most state constitutions grant all legislative powers (consistent with the Bill of Rights) to their state legislative bodies, giving them much more authority over the citizens of their state. https://youtube.com/watch?v=TATqDetTkvg