Question

Based on the scenario and the knowledge gained from this section, address the following:

Discuss at least two effects on U.S. citizens that stem from the division of power between the federal and state governments.

Answer 1

I don't know your scenario, but I can give an example for discussing federalism, and hope that it will be helpful to you!

The main effect that the the division of power between the federal and state governments has on its citizens is that the lives of the citizens differ depending on the state they live in.

Let's take the death penalty: people living in a state with this penalty can fear being falsely condemned to it (happens often!) and the people who live elsewhere don't need to fear it.

Also, let's take possesion of small amounts of marihuana: a person would be punished differently for it, depending on the state they live in.