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Federalism. In politics, an absurdity is not an impediment. -Napoleon Bonaparte. The Metaphorical Bakery. Types of Federalism Regulatory Federalism : Professionalization: encourages the creation of state bureaucracies and institutions to implement programs
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Federalism In politics, an absurdity is not an impediment. -Napoleon Bonaparte
Types of Federalism • Regulatory Federalism: • Professionalization: encourages the creation of state bureaucracies and institutions to implement programs • Mandates: Congress creates laws specifically to give new duties or standards to states. • Penalties: National government can remove funding to states in order to encourage adoption. • Funding: Can provide matching or more-than-matching funds for states that implement programs or meet minimum standards. • Americans with Disabilities Act
Types of Federalism • Fiscal Federalism: • Revenue Tools: Which types of revenue raising work best for state, local & federal government? • Spending Tools: Which area of government should have most discretion over programs? • Grants / Transfers of Money: • Block: General area of spending specified, but no guidance. • Categorical/Formula: Divide up money based on targets, need, or programs in an area of interest. • Project: Usually guided by application process, give set amounts and includes active monitoring. • Revenue Sharing • Earmark Grants
Federalism in Action • Basic Court Cases • Fletcher v Peck (1810) • McCullouch v Maryland (1819) • Gibbons v Ogden (1824) • Major Policy Changes • 1930s New Deal Legislation • 1964 Civil Rights Act • 1966 AFDC Acts • 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act • 1996 PRWO (Welfare Reform) • 2002 No Child Left Behind • 2009 ‘Obamacare’ Reforms • 2009 Stimulus Bill