1. Federalism isn't good.
2. Laozi.
3. I don't get what you mean by "belief system". Please clarify in the comments. :)
Answer:
In Athens, Greece democracy was born, so your answer is democracy.
I think it might be many Americans believe spoils system prevented.
GOOD LUCK BUT YOU MIGHT WANT TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER ANSWER BECAUSE I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS THE ANSWER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.
