The kind of federalism envisioned by our founding fathers has changed drastically. When James Madison wrote the Constitution in 1787, he envisioned a country where the politicians all worked for the greater good of the country, not just their personal agendas. They also wanted to make sure no group or individuals became too powerful. The responsibilities of the government were specific and enumerated.The founding fathers including, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and James Madison, collectively influenced the way our government is today. This does not mean the government is exactly the same. There have been many changes over time and many mis-interpretations of the constitution
