Define federalism and explain three advantages and three disadvantages.

Research federalism using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet. Write a paper on federalism. Structure your paper as follows:

• Define federalism.
• Explain three advantages of federalism.
• Explain three disadvantages of federalism.
• Identify and describe at least two ways in which American federalism has changed since the ratification of the Constitution.
• Discuss one advantage or disadvantage of federalism most relevant to you.
• Describe the relationship between contemporary politics and trends in the size and power of the federal government.