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<span>The Constitution delegates some powers to the national government and reserves other powers to the states. This division of power is called
</span>D. Separation of powers<span>
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The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. Stemming from wartime urgency, its progress was slowed by fears of central authority and extensive land claims by states before was it was ratified on March 1, 1781. Under these articles, the states remained sovereign and independent, with Congress serving as the last resort on appeal of disputes. Congress was also given the authority to make treaties and alliances, maintain armed forces and coin money. However, the central government lacked the ability to levy taxes and regulate commerce, issues that led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 for the creation of new federal laws.
Answer: The level of government in which I think should be in charge of security is going to have to be federal. Because the federal government deals with the nation’s affairs and laws. Security from foreign enemies is a national concern meaning that the federal government should take care of the nation’s defense. Which they do of course. The Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government of the United States charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces.