1. How people get to be involved in their government changes a lot depending on the type of system it is: federal, confederation, or unitary. In a federal system, people deal with both the main government and their local state or area, voting for leaders and affecting rules at different levels. In a confederation, people mostly work with their local governments, which have a lot of power, while the main government doesn’t do much. But in a unitary system, people mainly deal with the main government, which has all the power and makes all the big decisions, so local governments don’t have much say. So, how much people get to be involved really depends on how the power is shared in each system.
  2. Dividing power means splitting government jobs between different levels, like national and local. This affects how laws are made and who takes care of things like schools and roads. Some countries split power clearly in their rules, while others keep most power in one place. Knowing how a country divides power helps you understand how it runs. This setup affects how money and help are spread around, keeping one group from getting too strong.
  3. During Covid-19, the federal government greatly influenced New York State and local governments through money, rules, and advice. The federal government gave billions to New York through the CARES Act, helping them pay for healthcare, jobless benefits, and aid to people and businesses. Without this money, New York would have had trouble keeping important services running. Also, the federal government set rules and gave advice on masks, distancing, and vaccines through agencies like the CDC. New York followed these guidelines to protect people’s health. The federal government also helped get vaccines and supplies to New York.

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