Present several arguments for and against decentralization of policy authority to states.
What will be an ideal response?
Students can come up with a variety of arguments, but all must be supported.
For: decisions made closer to the people with more opportunity for people to influence policy; policies might be more closely aligned to local needs; might be more efficient or speedy.
Against: states may not have sufficient policy capacity to make good policy; a patchwork of policies is possible.
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