Dual Federalism, also referred to as a commercial republic, is the system of government that shared fundamental governmental powers between the federal and state governments. It was called a commercial republic because programs were built to facilitate commerce, such as the Panama Canal and the sale of low-priced land. “It protected patents and provided for a common currency, which encouraged and facilitated enterprises and to expand (WTP 82)”. These programs that were built to facilitate commerce encouraged businesses and the economy to grow, which promoted western settlement. Dual federalism separated powers between the national and state governments, which allowed for economic growth through nationally defined programs.
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