Identify an example of how informal rules based on tradition play a part in american federalism.

Leadership

Explanation:

Federalism in the United States, is  referred to as the doctrine of shared sovereignty, it is the constitutional division of power between U.S. state governments and the federal government of the United States. While

Informal rules are unwritten, tacit rules that define acceptable roles and activities for varying individuals based on social norms, culture and historical factor.

Informal rules had an impact on American federalism in the area of political Leadership.

Leadership is act of motivating a people with common goal and mindsets and vision.

It is a norm to have leaders who guide the interest of the people, enforce the will of a state and execute projects for the common good of all. They ensure the social security of a people.

Leader,  based on tradition ensures that taxes are payed to the the government and defaulters are brought to book. So this informal rule played a significant role in federalism in the United states  

Courts

Explanation:

- change meaning of constitution that is nationalizing Bill of rights through 14th amendment.

thomas jefferson

explanation:

industry had made the u.s. the richest nation in the world at this time. the second industrial revolution caused growth in industry and transportation, which allowed increased trade between nations.