Environmental Policy Argument Essay

Respond to all parts of the question. In your response, use substantive examples where appropriate.
 
Environmental regulation is a complex policy area that involves both the states and the federal government. Develop an argument that takes a position on whether the federal government should be primarily responsible for managing environmental policy or if it should be the responsibility of the states.

Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents:
>Brutus 1
>The Federalist 10
>The Preamble of the United States Constitution

In your response, you should do the following:
>Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning.
>Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of specific and relevant evidence.
                >One piece of evidence must come from one of the foundational documents listed above.
                >A second piece of evidence can come from any other foundational document not used as your first 
                  piece of evidence, or it may be from your knowledge of course concepts.
>Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or thesis.
>Respond to an opposing or alternate perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal.