Federalism and the Expansion of National Government Powers

Develop an argument about whether the expanded powers of the national government benefit or hinder policymaking. 
Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents: 
The Articles of Confederation, 
Brutus 1, 
The Federalist 10. 
In your response, you should 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 accurate and relevant evidence, use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or thesis, and respond to an opposing or alternative perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal.