Partisan PoliticsThere have been many power struggles between the federal and state governments. These are reflected in the numerous debates and interpretations of the constitution by the two opposing parties, the Federalist Party and the Republican Party. These debates shaped the country as we know it today. This article will compare the different points of view. The Naturalization Act aimed to standardize all acquisitions of American citizenship throughout the country. These provisions were to be followed by all state leaders in the country (Alien and Sedition Acts or 1798, 1905. pp, 137-148). Compliance with these rules implies that the states are under the control of the federal government. We must therefore recognize federal superiority and conclude that the Federalist Party had the right inclination; it is better to have a stronger federal government than state governments. Immigration law was one of the subjects of debate. According to a section of the law, the power of the president, according to this law, to denounce the citizenship of all aliens if he had reason to suspect ulterior motives for them (Alien and Sedition Acts or 1798, 1905 pages 137- 148). ). This is what caused Japanese segregation during World War II. However, the powers were later reduced when the clause was resolved. Everyone is under the protection of the law and therefore the President cannot make calls without following due process (Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, 1905, pages 148-160). However, it is undeniable that the federal government has an obligation to protect the interests of the nation. This implies that even if the problem was later resolved, the federal government...... middle of paper ......However, this is not the case. The states are not united by the power of the federal government. Rather, they are united by the Constitution of the United States (Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, 1905, pages 148-160). Therefore, it is necessary to give more power to the federal government since it has the ability to enforce the constitution throughout the country in a way that no state government can. ed. William MacDonald (1905), p. 76-98.Alien and Sedition Acts or 1798, Certain Documents Illustrating the History of the United States, ed. William MacDonald (1905), p. 137-148. Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, Selected Documents Illustrating United States History, ed. William MacDonald (1905), p... 148-160