It would work this way if the supreme court hadn't killed federalism over time by ignoring the 10th ammendment. People don't really oppose federalism, but nati

It would work this way if the supreme court hadn't killed federalism over time by ignoring the 10th ammendment. People don't really oppose federalism, but national level politicians win elections by promising benefits to interest groups to justify their existence. Promising to sit on your hands will never win an election.