{"id":12284,"date":"2025-12-09T17:14:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/pol-100-0501-fall-2025-introduction-to-american-government\/?p=12284"},"modified":"2025-12-09T17:14:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:14:27","slug":"discussion-7-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/pol-100-0501-fall-2025-introduction-to-american-government\/2025\/12\/09\/discussion-7-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Discussion 7.1"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As shown in the reading The Division of Powers, the difference in the role of citizens among the federal, confederal, and unitary systems is that, in a federal system, citizens engage with both national and state governments, in a confederal system, citizens interact primarily with their state government, and in a unitary system citizens interact mainly with the national government.<\/p>\n

I was able to read and understand the division of powers and how it is formed and functions. I learned that power is shared between the federal and state governments, with each level having different responsibilities and areas of authority. The federal also know as the national government handles issues that affect the entire country, such as defense and foreign policy, while state governments manage local matters like educational systems and law enforcement.<\/p>\n

Based on my research Federal government shaped the actions of New York State and its local governments by using financial funding, regulatory condition and public health directives, such as guidance from the CDC and funding provided through the CARES Act of 2020 to ensure that state and local actions aligned with national objectives.<\/p>\n

U.S. Department of the Treasury. (2021). *CARES Act programs and assistance.* U.S. Department of the Treasury. [https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/](https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/)<\/a><\/p>\n

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). COVID\u201119 guidance for state and local public health officials. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/)<\/a><\/p>\n

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