Instructions:$$For this assignment, review the guidelines for answering SAQs. Your response for this assignment should be at least one paragraph in length. Your intended audience is your instructor, so it is important to use correct social studies terminology, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, and cite your sources.

Choose one of the following thesis statements and provide a paragraph supporting your chosen position. You can start your written response with one of the following positions. Your response should also identify and explain a weakness of the opposing statement.

Thesis Statement #$1$: The Federal government should hold the most power because it has more resources to ensure fair treatment, safety, and equal protection for all Americans.

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Thesis Statement #$2$: The states should hold the most power because they are closer to the people, better informed on local issues, and best positioned to exercise authority for their residents.

In your response, consider the balance of power between the federal government and the states by providing reasoning and evidence to support your chosen perspective. Additionally, critically evaluate the opposing statement by addressing potential limitations or challenges associated with it$.$

Individuals are free to buy whatever they can afford

Laws that set safety standards protect buyers but limit freedom of choice

Entrepreneurs are guaranteed unrestricted freedom and financial success

Instructions: For this assignment, review the guidelines for answering SAQs. Your response for this assignment should be at least one paragraph in length. Your intended audience is your instructor, so it is important to use correct social studies terminology, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, and cite your sources.

Choose one of the following thesis statements and provide a paragraph supporting your chosen position. You can start your written response with one of the following positions. Your response should also identify and explain a weakness of the opposing statement.

$-$ Thesis Statement $\backslash$#$1$: The Federal government should hold the most power because it has more resources to ensure fair treatment, safety, and equal protection for all Americans.

$-$ Thesis Statement $\backslash$#$2$: The states should hold the most power because they are closer to the people, better informed on local issues, and best positioned to exercise authority for their residents.

In your response, consider the balance of power between the federal government and the states by providing reasoning and evidence to support your chosen perspective. Additionally, critically evaluate the opposing statement by addressing potential limitations or challenges associated with it$.$