Article II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States in Congress assembled.
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The United States government is considered a federal system because the central government shares powers with the states.
The power to coin money.
In a parliamentary democracy, the head of state is a member of the legislature. In a presidential democracy, the head of state is directly elected by citizens.
Citizens are the souce of political sovereignty - Apex :)
It can make decision making more efficient.
JUST DID IT ON APEX
Citizens in a democracy can either directly or indirectly influence the government, while citizens in a republic can only indirectly influence government through elected officials.
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The federal government was able to collect taxes.
Ancient Greece was more committed to democratic ideals - apaex
Recognizing the need for compromise on political issues
Expert from Federalist No.14-They distrusted the idea of giving the federal government too much decision-making power.