Aim: How does Federalism both help and harm the people Aim: How does Federalism both help and harm the people? Chap 4, Day 4 Pair/Share- Do NOW: 1. What does the elephant believe? 2. Why is he upset at the state of California?

Understanding Federalism Advantages for Democracy? Increasing access to government Local problems can be solved locally Hard for political parties / interest groups to dominate ALL politics Disadvantages for Democracy? States have different levels of service Local interest can counteract national interests Too many levels of government - too much money

State Welfare Benefits (or death penalty) Should whether you live depend on where you live?

How does NY rank in terms of educ. spending How does NY rank in terms of educ. spending? Would you have been better off if there had been an national standard for spending?

Is the number of govts. in America a burden or boon for democracy?

Federalism and the Scope of Government Which level of government is best able to solve the problem? Which level of government is best able to fund solutions to the problem? Examples - 1980s quotas on steel imports, 9/11 airlines, 2008 financial institutions and automakers bailout Although many people resented tax revenues going to those who put the eco. system in peril, was there any other way to save the system?

When did Federal Govt. spending increase fastest. Why at that time When did Federal Govt. spending increase fastest? Why at that time? Why did Fed. Spending increase in 2009? (not on chart)

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