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Unitary system, in w/c sovereignty, is vested solely in the national government. Local or regional governments in a unitary system do not have soverignt. they have authority only to the degree that it is granted by the national government, w/c can also withdraw any such grant
what are the 2 defects of Federalism?1. the national govt. had neither the power to tax nor the power to regulate commerce among the states, without money lack of financial for strong national defense
2. too weak govt creates: public disorder, economic chaos, and an inadequate defenseNew York and New Jerseywere among the states that imposed taxes on goods shipped into their state from other statesFederalist Papers say :(1)a federal system would protect the liberty and (2) moderate the power of govt.Protecting the libertyThe Framers argued that federalism was a part of the system of checks and balancesModerating the power of govt.Frech theoritst Montesquieu, had claimed small republic is more likely serve its people than the large one; According to Madison, the problem with a small republisc , it can have a dominant faction whether it be landholders, financiers, and improvised majority, or some other group that is strong to control govt and use if for selfish purposesAlexander Hamilton saysAmerican people could shift their loyalties back and forth bet. the national and state govts in order to keep each under control
