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National Government & the 50 States. Nation’s obligations to the states. Guaranteed a Republican Government Invasion & Internal Disorder Attack on 1 state = attack on whole country Internal disorder is when the National Government gets involved. Nation’s obligations to the states.
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Nation’s obligations to the states • Guaranteed a Republican Government • Invasion & Internal Disorder • Attack on 1 state = attack on whole country • Internal disorder is when the National Government gets involved
Nation’s obligations to the states 3. Major Disaster Process (FEMA) a. Local government responds b. State responds c. Damage assessment → Major Disaster Declaration d. FEMA evaluates request e. President approves or denies
Nation’s obligations to the states C. Respect for territorial integrity • Know and respect territory within state borders
Admitting New States • Admission Procedure • Ask- the people ask congress • Enabling Act- make state constitution • If congress passes it the state is created • Conditions for Admission- state on same page as national government
Cooperative Federalism • Federal Grants-In-Aid 1. Land trust $- Gov’t gives land to sell 2. Based on size, need, & priorities
Cooperative Federalism B. Revenue Sharing* (1972-1987)- dividing tax income to other units of government 1. Couldn’t be spent on discriminatory programs *was done away with by the Reagan Administration
Types of Federal Grants • Categorical grants a. Can only be used for a specific purpose b. Main source of Fed. aid to state & local governments c. Distributed on project basis d. Examples: Food stamps, Medicaid, road repair, etc.
Types of Federal Grants 2. Block grants- $ granted with only general provisions on how it is to be spent 3. Project grants- competitive awards for innovative, community-based projects and partnerships (ex. Help in researching AIDS)
Other forms of Fed Aid • FBI- investigates Federal crimes • Army & Air Force- provides protection, aid, and support • “lulu payments”- in lieu of property taxes on Fed. lands
State Aid to National Government • National Elections- states fund & conduct elections • Legalization- courts handle naturalization • Federal Criminals- Fed. arrests made by local & state police