Why was federalism adopted in the United States? Are the reasons leading to its adoption still relevant in the twenty-first century? List the advantages and disadvantages of federalism. Choose one advantage AND one disadvantage, and discuss why you feel they are the most important. What are the various models of federalism that developed over time? Which model is the most fitting in our current era? Why? What are the advantages and challenges associated with the newly emerging model of network federalism? Do the advantages outweigh the challenges? Why? In what ways are state and federal constitutions similar and different?

Why was federalism adopted in the United States? Are the reasons leading to its adoption still relevant in the twenty-first century? List the advantages and disadvantages of federalism. Choose one advantage AND one disadvantage, and discuss why you feel they are the most important. What are the various models of federalism that developed over time? Which model is the most fitting in our current era? Why? What are the advantages and challenges associated with the newly emerging model of network federalism? Do the advantages outweigh the challenges? Why? In what ways are state and federal constitutions similar and different?