Chapters 1-6 A. Compare direct democracy to representative democracy. Could be dangerous and unstable.
People elect representatives to govern and make laws and policy.
More stable but people must depend on representatives. B. Describe the concept of separation of powers and explain why the founding fathers included this concept within the framework of the Constitution. Examples of each - Each branch was provided separate functions and powers. They provide funds to states and local governments for general functions - Block grants give state and local governments more autonomy and have fewer restrictions on how to spend the money. The funds are mandated for specific functions, programs, or projects and often require matching funds from the local governments.