Distribution of Power

With a FEDERAL government, there is national unity, but local governments can act as well. Is this a strength or weakness of federalism?

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With a FEDERAL government, disputes occur between national power and states rights. Is this a strength or weakness of federalism?

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With a FEDERAL government, citizens have more opportunities to be heard. Is this a strength or weakness of federalism?

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With a FEDERAL government, services to the people can be provided by different levels of government. Is this a strength or weakness of federalism?

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With a CONFEDERAL government, states can work together without losing their independence. Is this a strength or weakness of confederalism?

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With a CONFEDERAL government, the central government may be too weak to be effective. Is this a strength or weakness of confederalism?

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With a CONFEDERAL government, laws may differ from state to state and there is a lack of uniformity. Is this a strength or weakness of confederalism?

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With a UNITARY government, there are the same laws, policies, and enforcement across the country. Is this a strength or weakness of a unitary government?

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With a UNITARY government, the government may be too slow to reach local problems. Is this a strength or weakness of a unitary government?

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With a UNITARY government, there is less conflict between state and national governments. Is this a strength or weakness of a unitary government?

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