1. Roles of Citizens in Federal, Confederation, and Unitary Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my opinion, citizens have more involvement in a federal system because power is shared between the national and state governments. People can vote for leaders at all levels and have more ways to take part in government decisions. In a confederation, most power stays with the states, so citizens mainly focus on state governments. In a unitary system, the national government has the most control, and local governments mostly follow what it decides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Division of Power<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I understand the division of power as a way to keep the government balanced. Power is divided between the three branches legislative, executive, and judicial and also between the national and state governments. This setup helps prevent any one part from getting too powerful and protects the rights of the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Federal Influence on New York During COVID-19<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During COVID-19, I think the federal government played a huge role in helping New York. It gave funding through the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan, and the CDC provided health guidelines that shaped mask rules and reopening plans. Even though New York made its own choices, it still relied on federal support to handle the crisis and keep people safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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