Describe the public policy areas where state governments have major influence.

American government structure
On Blackboard Course Content, review the following Power Point posts—
American government origins PP (slide 5, the Declaration of Independence); 7-11, creating a new national government was a second revolution)
Creating a Constitution PP (slides 2-4, weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation; (slide 8, dangers faced by 13 separate states); (slide 10, conflicts among states); (slide 11, common goals of all states); (slide 15, compromises among different states to gain the approval of 9 out of 13 states).
American constitution PP (slides 2-6; 8-11)
American government structure PP (slide 5, powers kept by state governments)
Federalism PP (slides 2-4; 7-9) advantages and disadvantages of two layers of government—one national government and multiple separate state governments); (slide 7, growth of national power); (slide 8, the 14th Amendment); (slide 9, the 16th Amendment)
Voting and election powers of the states PP (slides 12, 3, 9)
Essay
In your own words, describe the major weaknesses of the 13 separate states after the Revolution, the major conflicts among states, common dangers faced by the states, and the final compromises among the states to get 9 out of 13 states to vote in favor of a new national government.
What new powers did the national government gain? What powers were kept by state governments? Describe the public policy areas where state governments have major influence. What is the role of states in elections?