During the twentieth century the federal government extended its jurisdiction into areas traditionally within the realm of state and local governments principally through

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The broad interpretation of the interstate commerce clause has been used to extend federal government jurisdiction into areas traditionally within the realm of state and local governments. This interpretation allows Congress to regulate virtually any activity that may have an economic effect on interstate commerce, even if the activity occurs entirely within one state. This has been a significant factor in the growth of federal power during the twentieth century. The Tenth Amendment still limits federal power, but it has not been repealed. State government secession is not a method of extending federal power, and a more restricted use of Article I power would not lead to an expansion of federal jurisdiction.

During the Twentieth Century the Federal Government Extended Its Jurisdiction