The document criticizes the American system of federalism, arguing that it is unresponsive when faced with emergency situations, inefficient in responding to crises involving multiple levels of government, and too expensive to maintain as a basic principle in the national government.

1. A criticism of the American system of federalism is that it is
unresponsive when it is faced with a dangerous emergency
situation
excellent at dealing with emergencies yet inadequate in daily
matters
inefficient in responding to crises involving multiple levels of
government
too expensive to maintain as a basic principle in the national
government