Using Hurricane Katrina as an example and referring to Figure 3.1 ...

[justinmsk]

Using Hurricane Katrina as an example and referring to Figure 3.1 Number of Separate Governments in the Federal System, explain why the division of power in federalism can make it difficult for government to respond quickly to emergency situations.
 
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Question 2

Explain decentralists' view of the Constitution.
 
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[hanadaa]

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Describe why federalism creates a division of power.
2. Explain how that division of power creates state and local law enforcement, fire, and other emergency services.
3. Analyze why having so many different agencies creates difficulty in responding to emergencies.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1. Note that decentralists view the Constitution as a compact among several sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority.
2. Explain decentralists believe that the national government should not interfere with states' rights.