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Federalism can be compared to lasagna because it contains different layers just like the government contains different levels. Each government has different duties that they must follow, and each layer of lasagna has its own unique flavor.

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In a federal government, it is important that no one level has too much power over another level. In the US Government, this is seen through Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances. The Judicial Branch, for example, is an important part of making sure laws are followed and that punishment for breaking them is just.

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Citizen voting for their desired leaders

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An important part of republicanism is that people are responsible for participating in elections. They can vote for leaders who they think will stand up for the country. People are essentially given a say to vote for leaders of their choice, showing that the votes of citizens' matter.

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If a student so chooses, they may provide feedback on the school's lunches.

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In a republic, it is very important that every citizen has the right to be heard. The most common way is through elections for leaders in the government, which legal citizens are allowed to partake in if they so choose, just like students have the option to provide feedback for the lunch room.

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Republicanism - Powers Gained From People

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Republicanism - Powers Gained From People

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This photo demonstrates republicanism, which focuses on a government getting their power either directly or indirectly from a portion of people. In this photo, a student is standing next to your typical Mercy McAuley uniform. Our school acts as the government because it would not be successful without the enrollment of students. We contribute to the power established by our school.

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The teacher, studio manager, and student are all appalled at the blatant disorganization left in the art room!

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An important part of Federalism is that there are different levels of government, from national level to state and city level. But they're all responsible for the welfare of the country; everyone in the art room is responsible for the cleanliness of the space.