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The current political climate has led many to question the effectiveness of federal oversight, particularly in areas that directly impact citizens' lives. As one potential candidate explained, if the federal government succeeds in its role—particularly in dismantling bureaucratic inefficiencies—the subsequent responsibility will shift to the states to uphold and innovate on these reformations. This perspective aligns with the founding principle of federalism: that states should retain the autonomy to govern effectively within their own jurisdictions.