Is the federal government less potential for abuse of power

No because they are smaller part of the government

Answer: No

Explanation:

The Constitution also partially prevents the government from expanding its own power by creating a system of checks and balances through the separation of powers ... In assuming each branch would want to expand its powers, it was necessary that each have the ability to fend off power grabs from other branches. But there is lots of corruption so this may not be valid in some cases