Essay Set 7.

2000_1)The Constitution was an attempt to address problems of decentralization that were experienced under the Articles of Confederation.
(a) List three problems of decentralized power that existed under the articles of Confederation. For each problem you listed, identify one solution that the Constitution provided to address the problem
(b) Some have argued that the tensions between decentralized and centralized power continue to exist. Support this argument by explaining how one of the following illustrates the continuing tension.

• Environmental policy
• Gun control
• Disability access


2002_1 The concept of divided government in the United States means that one political party can control the executive branch while another controls the legislative branch. This poses problems for the President in Making appointments to federal offices.
(a) Describe two problems that divided government poses for the President in making federal appointments.
(b) Identify and explain two ways presidents try to overcome the problems described in (a)