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Why did the Founding Fathers opt for a federal system of government instead of a unitary system?
Why did the Founding Fathers opt for a federal system of government instead of a unitary system?
- To establish a monarchy
- To eliminate the need for state governments
- To consolidate all powers in one central government
- To distribute powers between national and state governments (correct)
Which responsibility falls under the major responsibilities of the federal government?
Which responsibility falls under the major responsibilities of the federal government?
- Municipal law enforcement
- National defense (correct)
- State taxation regulations
- Local education policies
What does the U.S. Constitution primarily aim to do regarding the roles of national and state governments?
What does the U.S. Constitution primarily aim to do regarding the roles of national and state governments?
- Merge their powers into one entity
- Eliminate state governments
- Limit their powers (correct)
- Expand their powers limitlessly
How does federalism differ from a unitary system of government?
How does federalism differ from a unitary system of government?
Which system does the U.S. have in place for distributing government powers?
Which system does the U.S. have in place for distributing government powers?
What is a key reason for there being conflicts over the roles of national and state governments in the U.S.?
What is a key reason for there being conflicts over the roles of national and state governments in the U.S.?
In which form of government does national defense fall under federal responsibilities?
In which form of government does national defense fall under federal responsibilities?
What does the U.S. Constitution seek to do in relation to limiting government powers?
What does the U.S. Constitution seek to do in relation to limiting government powers?
What is the primary aim of having a federal system instead of a unitary system?
What is the primary aim of having a federal system instead of a unitary system?
What is the primary difference between federalism and a unitary system?
What is the primary difference between federalism and a unitary system?
