Federalism Chapter 3 Defining Federalism l What is

Defining Federalism l What is Federalism? l World Governments: – Unitary governments – Confederation

Defining Federalism l Why Is Federalism So Important? – Decentralizes our politics – Decentralizes

The Constitutional Basis l The Division of Power & Equality – Supremacy Clause, Article

Establishing National Supremacy l Implied Powers l Commerce Power l The Civil War l

States Obligation to Each Other l Full Faith and Credit l Extradition l Privileges

History & Development of Federalism l Dual Federalism l Cooperative Federalism l Creative Federalism

Fiscal Federalism l Fiscal Federalism – Grants-In-Aid – Categorical Grants Project Grant l Formula

Understanding Federalism l Advantages for Democracy l Disadvantages for Democracy – Increases access to

Constitutional Basis of Federalism National Powers Concurrent Powers Reserved Powers Regulate interstate and foreign

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Federalism Chapter 3

Defining Federalism l What is Federalism? l World Governments: – Unitary governments – Confederation – Federal

Federalism

Defining Federalism l Why Is Federalism So Important? – Decentralizes our politics – Decentralizes our policies

The Constitutional Basis l The Division of Power & Equality – Supremacy Clause, Article VI

Establishing National Supremacy l Implied Powers l Commerce Power l The Civil War l The Struggle for Racial Equality

States Obligation to Each Other l Full Faith and Credit l Extradition l Privileges and Immunities

The Constitutional Basis

History & Development of Federalism l Dual Federalism l Cooperative Federalism l Creative Federalism l New/Competitive Federalism

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Fiscal Federalism l Fiscal Federalism – Grants-In-Aid – Categorical Grants Project Grant l Formula Grant l – Block Grants – Revenue Sharing – Mandates

Understanding Federalism l Advantages for Democracy l Disadvantages for Democracy – Increases access to – States have different government – Local problems can be solved locally – Hard for political parties or interest groups to dominate all politics levels of service – Local interest can counteract national interests – Too many levels of government and too much money

Negatives of Federalism?

Federalism Expansion of Gov’t

The End

Federal Governments

Unitary Governments

Constitutional Basis of Federalism National Powers Concurrent Powers Reserved Powers Regulate interstate and foreign commerce Levy taxes Regulate intrastate commerce Coin and print money Borrow money Establish local governments Provide an army and navy Spend for general welfare Establish public school systems Declare war Establish courts Administer elections Establish federal courts Make and enforce laws Protect health and welfare Conduct foreign relations Charter banks Laws regarding marriage, gambling, prostitution Necessary and proper laws Acquire territories and admit states Regulate immigration Establish and administer licenses