Our American government follows the principle of federalism, in which both the f

Our American government follows the principle of federalism, in which both the federal government and state governments coexist and make laws within their own designated realms. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to learn about federalism and the role played by the federal government and state governments in the lawmaking process.
Instructions:
Based on your textbook reading and other research, write a 2–3 page paper thoroughly addressing the following questions:
Describe the organization and structure of the American legal system by discussing the three branches of the federal government and the three branches of state government. Also, describe the different roles and powers of the federal and state governments under the U.S. Constitution.
Describe the source and purpose of the Supremacy Clause and explain what happens when there is a direct conflict between federal and state law. Discuss an example of a case involving the Supremacy Clause.
Reflect the strategies used to research federalism and the role it plays. Summarize how search terms were used, what databases were referenced, and how reliable sources were identified and sorted.