1. Compare and contrast the views taken by Kreitner and Cost regarding the role of federalism in the US response to COVID-19.
2. How does Smith’s view of federalism compare to that of Kreitner and Cost?
3. Of the three, which do you think makes the strongest argument? Please explain.

sources: 

1. Richard Kreitner, “When Confronting the Coronavirus, Federalism is the Part of the Problem.” The Nation (1 April 2020). When Confronting the Coronavirus, Federalism Is Part of the Problem | The Nation (Links to an external site.)
2. Jay Cost, “Pandemic proves the wisdom of federalism.” American Enterprise Institute (9 April 2020).

Pandemic proves the wisdom of federalism | American Enterprise Institute – AEI (Links to an external site.)

1. Troy E. Smith, “Understanding the Federalism Disputes Exposed by COVID-19: A Primer.” Federalism Index (3 June 2020). Understanding the Federalism Disputes Exposed by COVID-19: A Primer (federalismindex.org) (Links to an external site.)