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Why do people argue a unitary system wouldn’t work in the United States?

Why do people argue a unitary system wouldn’t work in the United States?. Federalism. Declare war Make treaties. Set up local governments Conduct elections Set up public school systems Oversee businesses Make laws to protect public health and safety (ex., traffic laws). Shared Powers:

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Why do people argue a unitary system wouldn’t work in the United States?

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  1. Why do people argue a unitary system wouldn’t work in the United States?

  2. Federalism • Declare war • Make treaties • Set up local governments • Conduct elections • Set up public school systems • Oversee businesses • Make laws to protect public health and safety (ex., traffic laws) • Shared Powers: • Collect taxes • Borrow money • Set up courts • Enforce laws • Punish lawbreakers

  3. State Legislatures • Apportioned, or divided among districts, based on equal representation • Wisconsin’s Assembly District Map: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/ltsb/redistricting/assembly_districts.htm • Wisconsin’s Senate District Map: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/ltsb/redistricting/senate_districts.htm

  4. Where do states get their revenue? • Sales tax • General sales tax • Excise tax – charge on certain goods (alcohol, gas, cigarettes, etc.) • Income Tax – tax on earnings of individuals and businesses • Bonds – certificates people buy from the government • Lotteries • Federal Grants

  5. What is public policy? Government response to public issues that affect many people Examples?

  6. Methods for Making Laws • Initiative – process by which citizens can propose laws (petition; statewide election) • Referendum – process by which a law is referred to the voters to approve or reject • Recall – process for removing elected officials from office

  7. How has Minnesota’s recent history shown us the system of checks and balances working at the state level? Can you think of any examples of initiative, referendum, or recall in Wisconsin’s recent history?

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