Federalism and its effects in crisis management.
It seems as if federalism has reared its ugly head during the recent SARS-Cov-2 pandemic.
Federalism’s core ideas allow our country to thrive as a melting pot of ideas, where each state’s self-governance allows them to tackle societal issues with their own unique angle. Don’t like sports gambling? You can vote for representatives in your district who also don’t. Want to legalize marijuana? Same ideas apply.
The system is a great check on the power of larger states, and prevents their views on national policy from entirely dominating those of smaller states. Continue Reading
