State identities have begun to erode, in part, because we elect members of Congress and the President at the national level.

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State identities have not eroded simply because we elect members of Congress and the President at the national level; these practices are part of the federal system designed to balance state and national interests, and state identities remain strong due to various factors including local governance, culture, and regional interests.

State Identities Have Begun to Erode, in Part, Because We