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Federalism

Federalism. 3 types of governmental systems. Unitary system Federal system Confederal system. Unitary System. Central Government. States. Citizens. Federal System. State or regional government. Central Government. State or regional government. Citizens. Citizens. Confederal System.

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Federalism

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  1. Federalism

  2. 3 types of governmental systems • Unitary system • Federal system • Confederal system

  3. Unitary System Central Government States Citizens

  4. Federal System State or regional government Central Government State or regional government Citizens Citizens

  5. Confederal System State or regional government State or regional government Central Government Citizens Citizens

  6. Disadvantages of Federalism: • States and local governments can block important national policies such as civil rights • Allows the power of local interests to go unchecked • Allows for big variations in how people are treated • States and local governments may lack the necessary expertise and money to accomplish important goals

  7. Advantages of Federalism • Allows for big variations in terms of how people are treated • States can become “laboratories of democracy” • Federalism enhances political participation • Therefore, it can increase “political efficacy”

  8. Federalism: The Great Debate • National Standards versus Local Discretion • Examples?

  9. Federalism and the Founders • Nation-Centered (Federalist Perspective) • State-Centered (Anti-Federalist Perspective)

  10. McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) • The Issues • Significance?

  11. The Anti-Federalist Perspective • States’ Rights & John C. Calhoun • The Doctrine of Nullification • Implications?

  12. Evolution of Federalism • Dual Federalism (1865-1933) • Cooperative Federalism (1933-1960) • Role of the Great Depression • FDR and the "New Deal“ • Escalating perception of poor state performance

  13. Fiscal Federalism • Categorical Grants • Block Grants • Example: Community Development Block Grant • General Revenue Sharing

  14. Other Concepts • Morton Grodzins: Marble cake versus layer cake theory • Unfunded Mandates

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