The 1965 Voting Rights Act, where the federal government sent marshals to the South to make sure African Americans were allowed to vote, is a good example of dual federalism.

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The 1965 Voting Rights Act is an example of cooperative federalism or marble cake federalism, where the federal government works together with state and local governments to achieve a common goal. Dual federalism is the concept of separate spheres of authority and responsibility for the federal and state governments, which was more prevalent in the 19th century.

The 1965 Voting Rights Act, Where the Federal Government Sent