4. The United States Constitution incorporates multiple principles designed to prevent the concentration of power. Develop an argument as to whether the system of checks and balances or the system of federalism is more effective at limiting the power of the national government.
Federalist No. 51
Brutus No. 1
The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning.
Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of specific and relevant evidence. One piece of evidence must come from one of the foundational documents listed. A second piece of evidence can come from any other foundational document not used as your first piece of evidence or it may be from your knowledge of course concepts.
Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or thesis.
Respond to an opposing or alternate perspective using rebuttal or refutation.
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