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Federalism

You believe that a balanced distribution of power between national and regional governments leads to a more efficient and stable political system.

Federalism is a political ideology that advocates for a mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government (the central or federal government) with regional governments (provincial, state, cantonal, territorial or other sub-unit governments) in a single political system. Its distinguishing feature, exemplified in the founding example of modern federalism by the United States under the Constitution of 1787, is a relationship of parity between the two levels of government established. It can thus be defined as a form of government in which there is a division of powers betwe…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think your concerns as a young person are more likely to be addressed by local or national governments, and why?

 @9LF3YCG from California  answered…2yrs2Y

national, its obvious the younger generations is seeking into elections and our opinion powers are growing

 @9LF47HN from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Not really because majority of them are a lot older so they assume that you would be asking a "dumb" question or one that is "common sense"

 @9LF46QR  from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I think my concerns are most likely to be addressed by the national government because they would be able to understand more I would say.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Local, because I'm not a whiny, diaper-pooping crybaby screaming about social justice, reparations, earth-worshipping cultism, or government handouts. The only services government should provide are a military, police, and courts – and we already spend too much on the military. So my sole concerns are police and courts, which are and should be handled by local governments and States.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways do you think a state with greater control over broadcasting and media might affect the information you receive?

 @9LFNW5H from Colorado  answered…2yrs2Y

A left wing state will only show there view in order to gain votes

 @9LFP6K4 from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

I have no idea. Reading this question made me have anxiety .

 @9LFP6DP from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

It could show you only one side of an argument or disagreement.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Something similar to what the Feds currently do.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How might your personal rights and freedoms be impacted if the balance of power shifted significantly towards either the national or state governments?

 @9HGNSLF from Alabama  answered…3yrs3Y

if the power shifted towards the states then there would be more diversity in the law.

 @9HGN76X from California  answered…3yrs3Y

My rights would increase if the power shifted to state government, but would decrease with a national government.

 @9HGNF43Democrat from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

As a black person in America, my rights would probably shift downward.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

If States' Rights were restored, America would enter a new golden age of prosperity and individual liberty where states, localities, and individuals themselves can check the usurpations of the federal government to an extent not seen since before the Civil War. The Federal Reserve, Legal Tender Laws, the Gold Standard, Foreign Aid, Welfare Spending, and Omnibus Bills, and all Direct Taxation could be nullified.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does federalism contribute to or detract from the sense of unity and shared purpose among residents of your state?

 @9LGHGHYGreen from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

Creates a problematic/tense space for people, arguing over their political views

 @9LGHKCGDemocrat from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I think it can make things complicated when understanding what rules to follow, but I believe it has been our fairest system.

 @9LGJJBF from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

Federalism can contribute to a sense of unity by allowing states to address unique local needs while being part of a larger whole. It can also bring about differences in politics among states ,which may impact the sense of national unity .

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Can you imagine a scenario where federalism could either help or hinder your country during a crisis?

 @9HGM4R8 from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

I don't know enough on this subject to have an opinion.

 @9HGM5XDSocialist from Iowa  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, it could help because of all of the checks and balances

 @9HGLWQW from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

when certain areas cannot help themselves/are in a horrible spot

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

What are the benefits or drawbacks you've experienced from your state or province having powers separate from the central government?

 @9HPWW6TRepublican from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

People are sometimes just confused as to what is allowed when there are so many different rules.

 @9HPWW8H from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

Some fundamental rights have been questioned in the past because of federalism. Specifically marriage laws.

 @9HPWW59 from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

it helps keep power close to the people i enjoy it

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Do you think a federal system makes it easier or harder to enact important social changes, and can you provide an example?

 @9HGMY7BRepublicananswered…3yrs3Y

i think it makes it harder as all states and the federal goverment has to agree to pass amendments

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does federalism influence your feelings of representation and self-governance?

 @9HY526G from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

Federalism does not influence my feelings of representation and self-governance, because I am not completely sure what federalism is.

 @9HY4K42 from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that we were heading in the right direction with the idea of federalism but have strayed away from that path today

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Have you ever found yourself wishing for more or less federal intervention during a local event or crisis, and why?

 @9HY46LW from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

There should be more because there is serious issuss that can happen.

 @9HXDC92 from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

No because I have people who will protect me in that situation

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Do you think a strong central government is more important for stability, or should individual states have more freedom to govern themselves?

 @9H8ZLL7 from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

I think a strong central government is more important, but at least let the states contribute on their freedom also.

 @9H8Z4SX from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

I think that a strong central government is more important because it helps to keep all the states equal and have a sense of equality, while still allowing the states to have their own power.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine your ideal balance of power between local and national governments; what does it look like, and how does it work?

 @9HY68KC from Maryland  answered…2yrs2Y

My ideal balanaced idea looks like an equally powered nation that relies on each other and cannot have power to overthrow one another's branch.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How could living in a state with significant autonomy shape your personal identity or community values?

 @9HY5KPGWomen’s Equality from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

im not really sure and this doesn't really concern me.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What changes might occur in your daily life if regional governments had more power in healthcare decisions?

 @9KNLT5R from Missouri  answered…2yrs2Y

I want the ablility to make my own choices involving my healthcare.

 @9KNLCBX from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

we would be forced to take injections that we dont feel we need

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

In your opinion, does dividing power between national and local governments help protect individual freedoms or could it lead to inequality between regions?

 @9H8NZYDRepublican from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

I believe that it will help protect individual rights.

 @9H8NMWF from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

I think it could lead to inequality, states are already indpendent and if they were any more it could create inequality.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How would you feel if your local state government had more control over the issues that affect your daily life than the national government?

 @9H95SGV from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

I would feel a type of way because a low level government is having control over it than a higher government.

 @9H95NPK from Alabama  answered…3yrs3Y

I would feel sad because the government is untimaly made up of the people.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would the dynamics in your local community change if certain federal laws didn't apply?

 @9K9L3ML from Mississippi  answered…2yrs2Y

I think businesses would run more smoothly if there were no deceptive acts involved in the consumerism industry.

 @9K9KZF7 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

It would probably be more chaotic and not much stability.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you articulate the impact of federalism on the opportunities and challenges presented in your local job market?

 @9JLKXQM from Connecticut  answered…2yrs2Y

It allows a large degree of regional or local autonomy while still maintaining a strong central government that can handle matters of national or international concerns.

 @9JB38GFcommented…2yrs2Y

that how much i get paid is less than how much a work it needs to be more

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does having a layered government impact your sense of belonging in your community and country?

 @9KK57QB from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

i feel like they are doing good in keeping the community sustainable but they are letting the internet take over
and its not okay

 @9KK4XBY from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that having all different views in large positions makes our government more fair.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can you suggest a way that federalism can encourage states to innovate or compete in positive ways?

 @9HY67D4 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

It encourages states by having them more involved in decision making

 @9HY59RYLibertarian from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

States should have their own policies and citizens can live where their ideas are shown.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What role does federalism play in shaping the healthcare you and your loved ones receive?

 @9LFP3BZ from Mississippi  answered…2yrs2Y

The financing of health and long-term care for the low income population in the united states

 @9LFNRCJ from Louisiana  answered…2yrs2Y

The role federalism play in shaping the healthcare me and my loved one receive by directing finances health services.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How has federalism impacted your awareness or interest in political matters at the national vs. the state level?

 @9HV7X9V from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

It hasn't impacted my awareness in a big way, its just different rule being distributed by different levels of the nation.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Why might someone argue that the existence of state governments is crucial to maintaining cultural diversity within a country?

 @9J3QTQW from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Because a state goervns its people instead of federal.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does federalism make you think about your rights and how you can exercise them within different jurisdictions?

 @9LF3KDV from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

US federalism is perfect because it protects peoples rights and there is a bill of rights in our constitution so that the government cannot have absolute power over the US citizen

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Would you prefer to live in a country where the national government has all the power or in one where this power is shared with state or provincial governments?

 @9H97FQ6Democrat from Colorado  answered…3yrs3Y

the power should be with the provincial governments?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Should the federal government have the final say in critical issues like healthcare and education, or is it better managed at the state level?

 @9H9BWPK from Montana  answered…3yrs3Y

I think some issues like education are better off on the state level, but there are definitely some issues that we need big government to regulate.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When have you felt that your community benefitted from having the autonomy to make its own decisions?

 @9KD6GMWRepublican from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

My community doesn't have that power currently, and it causes much economic strife.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How has the pull between state and federal laws influenced discussions within your school or community?

 @9K94352 from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

State law has definitely trumped what the government produces as law and we take more about how aour laws are affected by the government than the opposite.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel when national decisions override the preferences of your local community?

 @9KY4QCZanswered…2yrs2Y

An example of this is the Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education, which mandated the desegregation of public schools nationwide. In summary, federalism allows national, state, and local governments to affect one another through legislation, funding, intergovernmental cooperation, and judicial review.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think federalism affects how the world sees your country, and if so, in what ways?

 @9HZMNVR  from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't think federalism affects how the world sees our country because we have not used or diploid a federalist society in a long time.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

What decision or law do you wish could be handled by your local government rather than at the national level, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Would your perspective on government spending and taxation change if local entities had greater budgetary autonomy?

 @9KWKSFC  from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

The government should be doing less spending and avoid increasing taxation

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you could choose one national service to be managed locally, like public transportation or parks, what would it be?

 @9K8QCKZ from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I would like to see more trains be managed locally. I would like to see it more affordable to ride a train.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways has the autonomy of your local government empowered or constrained the choices you make in life?

 @9JLK36GLibertarian from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

I can no longer use single use plastic bags when shopping for groceries.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can you see any disadvantages to your state having too much independence, perhaps in areas like healthcare availability or education standards?

 @9HZKTVD from Delaware  answered…2yrs2Y

No, the states should be under the federal government in terms of most laws, but exceptions should be made for that which the federal government is unneeded for.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might the principle of federalism impact your future decisions about where to live or work in your country?

 @9LF3CZCRepublican from Montana  answered…2yrs2Y

Me believing in less government intervention, Federalism seems like something I wouldn't like. I'm sure many of my peers would agree.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If your community could prioritize one issue for local governance, what should it be and why?

 @9LJFS4L from Alaska  answered…2yrs2Y

making adoption cheaper and an easier process with a bit of oversight for the first few years of a child life and first 5 years for a baby. Additional stipulation would be that gay married couples would able to adopt and it can’t be contested by the state.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you describe the influence of federalism on the strength and responsiveness of your country's leadership?

 @9JP4TCX from California  answered…2yrs2Y

The countries leader is the representative of the whole country

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might local control over environmental policy affect the future of your city's green spaces?

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