a duty to ensure equal standards and protect electoral integrity.
Federalism and State Authority
The United States has long operated under a federal system in which states retain significant authority over elections.
The Constitution grants states considerable power to determine how elections are conducted.
As a result:
- Registration procedures differ.
- Mail voting rules differ.
- Early voting periods differ.
- Voter identification requirements differ.
Some Americans view this diversity as a strength because states can tailor election systems to local needs.
Others see inconsistency as a weakness that creates confusion and uneven
