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Chapter 3: Federalism

Federalism • Federalism – a system of government that divides sovereign power across at least two political units • Sovereign power – the amount of authority and autonomy given to each unit of government

Federalism • Balancing state and federal powers • Congress cannot create a national drinking age. • Congress can withhold federal highway funds from noncompliant states.

Federalism • Basics of federalism (sharing power) • State governments are not responsible for national defense or foreign policy. • The federal government is not responsible for issues such as allowing smoking in bars or restaurants.

• Unitary more common • Federal can be more complicated • Issues of division of power • Unitary is more centralized

Balancing National and State Power in the Constitution • Concepts supporting a stronger national government • Preamble to the Constitution • Necessary and proper clause • Supremacy clause • Enumerated powers

Balancing National and State Power in the Constitution • Concepts supporting stronger state governments • Tenth Amendment • Eleventh Amendment • Full faith and credit clause

The Evolving Concept of Federalism

Fiscal Federalism

The New Federalism • Movement to give states more authority • Achieved through use of block grants

The Rise of Coercive Federalism

Coercive Federalism (Cont’d) • Need for strong national government • Crises and war • Civil rights • Coercive federalism

The States Fight Back • States have fought for both progressive and conservative causes. • Competitive federalism is one result.

Fighting for States’ Rights: The Role of the Modern Supreme Court

States’ Rights and the Modern Supreme Court

States’ Rights and the Modern Supreme Court

Other Revived States’ Rights Strategies • Fourteenth Amendment – as interpreted, limits “remedial legislation” • Commerce clause – Supreme Court has increasingly sided with states on limiting reach of commerce clause

Taxes by State

States vs. Poverty

Per Capita Income by State, 2009

VERSIONS OF FEDERALISM LAYER CAKE MARBLE CAKE PICKET FENCE COERCIVE NATIONAL STATE LOCAL

VERSIONS OF FEDERALISM: POP QUIZ! 1. Which of the following best describes the system in the United States in the 1800 s? a. layer cake federalism b. marble cake federalism c. picket fence federalism d. coercive federalism e. none of the above

VERSIONS OF FEDERALISM: POP QUIZ! 1. Which of the following best describes the system in the United States in the 1800 s? a. layer cake federalism b. marble cake federalism c. picket fence federalism d. coercive federalism e. none of the above

VERSIONS OF FEDERALISM: POP QUIZ! 2. Requiring all states to comply with the Motor Voter Act is an example of which version of federalism? a. layer cake federalism b. marble cake federalism c. picket fence federalism d. coercive federalism e. none of the above

VERSIONS OF FEDERALISM: POP QUIZ! 2. Requiring all states to comply with the Motor Voter Act is an example of which version of federalism? a. layer cake federalism b. marble cake federalism c. picket fence federalism d. coercive federalism e. none of the above

Public Opinion Poll The role of the national government has changed significantly from the Founding era to the present. Do you think the framers of the U. S. Constitution would be pleased with the current balance of power between the national government and state governments? a) Yes b) No

Public Opinion Poll Considering the current distribution of power and authority between the federal government and state and local governments, we should: a) b) c) provide the federal government with more power and authority. provide state and local governments with more power and authority. maintain the current distribution of power and authority between the federal government and state and local governments.

Public Opinion Poll Which level of government do you believe is best able to protect the liberty, equality, and rights of its citizens? a) State and local government b) Federal government

Public Opinion Poll Do you believe the issue of same-sex marriage should be decided at the state level or the national level? a) State level b) National level

Public Opinion Poll Do you feel the federal government or state and local governments are better able to ensure that all children receive a high-quality education? a) Federal government b) State and local governments

Public Opinion Poll In the coming years, do you believe the power and authority of the federal government will increase, remain the same, or decrease? a) Increase b) Remain the same c) Decrease

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