ESSAYS ON THE FEDERALIST SYSTEM AND REDLINING IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

This article discusses the federalist system and its impact on redlining in Chicago, Illinois. First, the American federalist system is defined, and its characteristics are outlined. An opinion is presented that lists whether state power or federal power should increase, decrease, or remain the same. In the federalist system essay, it is argued that the system should likely remain the same. In the redlining essay in Chicago, Illinois, the author’s personal impressions while growing up in the 1960-70s are highlighted. The lingering effects of redlining are also described. This essay concludes by observing that the City of Chicago could purchase vacant lots or seize them by eminent domain, and then build low-cost housing. The article concludes that redlining was caused by the federal, state, and local governments, and should be fixed by these same governmental bodies.