American Government Chapter 4 Section 2
Nation’s Obligations to States Guarantee of a Republican Form of Government Protection against Invasion and Domestic Violence Respect for Territorial Integrity
Republican Government Representative Government Protection against Coup d’etat Luther vs. Borden, 1849
Invasion and Domestic Violence National Guard use during Riots Federal Help during Natural Disasters Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Floods, Tornadoes
Territorial Integrity Boundaries can not be Changed Without Consent of the State West Virginia is the Only Exception
Admitting States Procedure Conditions Territory meets Criteria (Organic Act) Congress Passes Enabling Act Congress Passes Admission Act Conditions No Conflict with social Mores and Taboos (Polygamy) State Constitution not in Conflict with US Constitution
Federal Cooperation Grants-in-Aid Block Grants Revenue Sharing Law Enforcement
Grants-In-Aid Categorical Grants Conditional Grants Funds must be used for specific purposes Education, Transportation, etc… Conditional Grants Funds can only be used if a project meets specific criteria Project Exile, Public Health programs
Block Grants Allows the recipient state to allocate the funds Allows National Government to Reduce Spending
Revenue Sharing Portion of Tax Collection Redistributed to States Eliminated due to Budget Deficits in 1980’s
Law Enforcement US Coast Guard National Guard Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Courts Federal Prisons