Based on your teacher created Nearpods and lessons in POC, what advantage does Federal system of government have over Confederal and Unitary? Answer in two short sentences (60 word limit). You will have a chance to explain in more detail later. Example sentence frames: One advantage the federal system of government has over confederal is ______. One advantage the federal system of government has over unitary is_____. (A good answer will be clear, concise, and based on information learned in our lessons) (2 points)
One advantage the federal system of government has over confederal is the ability to maintain a stronger central authority while still granting some powers to regional governments. One advantage the federal system of government has over unitary is the ability to provide for local differences and regional needs while still having a unified national government.
Why do you think the differences between federal, unitary, and confederal was important to the founders? Answer in 60 words or less. Start your response with "I think," and keep your answer on topic. (A good answer will be clear, concise, and based on information learned in our lessons) (4 points)
I think the differences between federal, unitary, and confederal systems were important to the founders because they needed to create a system of government that balanced power between a central authority and regional governments. This was necessary to protect individual rights, prevent tyranny, and ensure effective governance in a diverse and geographically vast country like the United States.
