What events led up to the Revolutionary War and our declaring Independence?
How did these events inform the development of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (please be as detailed as you can here by referring to specific parts of these documents)?
Why was our first government flawed and how did the Constitution specifically work to address these flaws?
What were individuals concerned about regarding the passage of the Constitution and how did the Federalist Papers covered within this course help to address these points?
Topic 2: Federalism: In a single essay response, I want you to address the following questions regarding Federalism (please address these points in the order that I have listed them):
What is Federalism and why is a federal system desirable compared to other types of systems?
How is power distributed through the Constitution to the federal government, states, and/or localities?
Since our founding, how has federalism evolved?
How does the relationship between the national government and states differ from that between the states and the local government?
Give examples of conflicts between the different levels of government (in present times or historically) due to our federal system.
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