Describe an argument that States Rights advocates might use to make their case that the centralization is a bad thing. Include specific examples of centralization.
*This is a written response. Could anyone check my answer*
States rights advocates say that centralization can lead to abuse of power. And abuse of power can lead to all sorts of things.
I know my answer needs some work. Can someone help me to make this answer better please?
Ok. Thanks for your help Writeacher!
States rights advocates say that centralization can lead to abuse of power. And abuse of power can lead to all sorts of things.<~~Those two sentences need to be joined, especially since you used "and" at the beginning of the second one.
If you can think of nowadays politicians abuse of power by starting random wars and so many other things. <~~The first part of this sentence fragment seems to contain an error when two thoughts are combined, but not smoothly. Please re-word and make sure it becomes a complete sentence.
In addition, you need to be MUCH more specific: "random wars" and "so many other things" are not clear. You avoid vague wording like that by providing SPECIFIC examples!
But there's also times<~~"there's" is singular while "times" is plural; they need to match! in the past where<~~a place? or a time? Use the right pronoun, either for place (where) or time (when) people have abused power with centralization.<~~Exactly who and how; give specific examples.
People are thrown in jail because they didn't want to fight a war and they didn't have to if they didn't want to.<~~There's some strange wording going on in the last ten words, not to mention being vague, just as in your sentences above. Who has been thrown into jail? What war didn't they want to fight?
Please be sure to replace all the vague parts of your reply with SPECIFIC examples.
That response is good AND all but you can’t start a sentence with “and”, just sayin.
not reading allat midarcher
States rights advocates say that centralization can lead to abuse of power. And abuse of power can lead to all sorts of things. If you can think of nowadays politicians abuse of power by starting random wars and so many other things. But there's also times in the past where people have abused power with centralization. People are thrown in jail because they didn't want to fight a war and they didn't have to if they didn't want to.
Can you check my answer now Writeacher?
I hope all that doesn't seem harsh to you. It's not intended to be, although I know that anything written online tends to "sound" different from the way it's intended. All I'm trying to do is to get you to add specifics after each of the general statements.
Let me know if anything up there doesn't make sense to you.
You probably need to expand on "centralization." What did early Americans mean by that word?
You also need to expand on what those early Americans thought "abuse of power" could mean. And you might also include what today's Americans think "abuse of power" means.
You have the general statements right. Now you need to add some examples or specifics.
You're welcome. Be sure to post it again if you want me to give it another read when you're done.
Sure! Here's an improved version of your answer:
States Rights advocates argue that centralization can lead to an infringement on individual freedom and the potential for abuse of power. They believe that when power is concentrated in a central authority, decisions may not necessarily reflect the diverse needs and preferences of individual states or regions. Specific examples of centralization that States Rights advocates might use to support their case include:
1. Education Policy: Education is traditionally managed at the state level, allowing states to tailor their curriculum and standards to meet the unique needs of their students. However, centralization in education, such as the passage of federal laws like No Child Left Behind, restricts state autonomy and imposes standardized testing and accountability measures.
2. Environmental Regulations: States Rights advocates argue that centralization in environmental regulations, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's authority, can hinder individual states' ability to address their specific environmental challenges. For instance, states with different geographies, natural resources, and economic priorities may require different approaches to environmental protection and sustainability.
3. Healthcare: The debate over centralized healthcare, such as the Affordable Care Act, highlights the concerns of States Rights advocates. They argue that the one-size-fits-all approach imposed by the federal government may not effectively address the unique healthcare needs and preferences of individual states or regions. They believe that state-level decision-making allows for greater flexibility and responsiveness to local healthcare concerns.
By emphasizing these examples, States Rights advocates aim to demonstrate how centralization can limit the ability of individual states to govern themselves according to their own priorities and values. They argue for a more decentralized approach, where decisions are made at the state level to better reflect the diverse needs of the population.
There are many places online where you can find such information, not to mention things that have happened and/or are happening in real life.
Here's an excellent place to learn the initial ideas behind "states rights."
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history
Choose "Creating a Nation" to explore.