Founders of the united states gave much consideration to the division of responsibility between federal and state governments. they strove to strike a balance between an overbearing central government (such as the british government that had ruled them before the revolution) and an overreliance on local governments (such as the structure of us government under the articles of confederation). many citizens today continue to debate the correct balance between federal and state government. what is your position? name some areas of conflict where you think the powers are improperly balanced. name some areas where you think the balance works well.

he was sent to prison on various charges for protesting south africa's policies of apartheid

the intolerable acts were punitive laws passed by the british parliament in 1774 after the boston tea party. in great britain, these laws were referred to as the coercive acts.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]