The U.S. Constitution outlines how power should be shared between the federal government and state governments; however, the very definition of power is “the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events” which has created an enduring power struggle between states and the national government, a struggle that has become even more pronounced in the age of COVID-19. In this studio, you will research this issue and write an argumentative essay where you answer the question: Who should have the power?

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