Federalism – Dividing Power between States and the United St…

• Federalism – Dividing Power between States and the United States
• Read Chapter 3 textbook and review the links below:
• Explaining Federalism:
• Explaining Unitary:
• Explaining Unitary:
• Explaining Confederate:
• Explaining all 3:
• Explaining all 3:
• Academics Believe Unitary is Superior (specifically for non-large countries):
• Interesting Mix
• Decentralized Unitary states (Netherlands)
• Essay Question: Review the links above and analyze the pros and cons of federalism, unitary and confederal systems. Please discuss all three systems of power organization. In the end, explain to me whether you believe that we should keep our federal system or whether we should abandon it in favor of a different one.
• Your essay should be between 500 and 600 words, double-spaced and in APA format, with parenthetical citations and a Reference List. A cover page is not necessary.
• View the Written Assignment Rubric at the bottom of the topic to understand how you will will be evaluated.
• All essays will be submitted in the assigned Assignment, which will include a Copyleaks originality report.
• Plagiarism will not be tolerated. A failing grade for the assignment and/or the course will be awarded pursuant to the SPC Academic Integrity Policy.
• For definitive APA formatting, refer to one of the following:
• Print Manual: American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association: The official guide to APA style.
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• Penalties for not providing in-text citations and/or references will range from 10 to 40 points.

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