The federal government had enormous responsibilities toward its citizens in the first 150 years of our nation's history.

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In the first 150 years of the United States, the federal government was much smaller and had fewer responsibilities toward its citizens compared to today, focusing mainly on defense, foreign affairs, and managing territories. Domestic policies and social welfare were largely managed at the state or local level.

The Federal Government Had Enormous Responsibilities Toward Its Citizens in the First