Warm Up Make a list of advantages and disadvantages of federalism Advantages Disadvantages

Fiscal Federalism What is Fiscal Federalism? Example? How does this money get to the states? How do grants-in-aid increase Washington’s policy influence? Why are state officials willing to accept the restrictions that come with this money?

2 Types of Grants Categorical Grants What are these grants used for? Block Grants

Federal Mandate A federal guideline without the funds to provide that service Example: state programs cannot discriminate Public schools need to have ramps for disabled people

Devolution What is devolution? Which political party usually supports this? Why are the Republicans against federal domestic spending? What did President Nixon want to see instead? How would this work?

Devolution Revolution Why is it difficult for the federal government to commit to less domestic spending? How did the 2009 economic crisis go against the idea of devolution? T-P-S Has devolution happened? Why or why not?

Advantages of Federalism Promotes diverse policies that encourage experimentation Provides multiple power centers and makes it difficult for one faction or interest group to dominate Keeps the government close to the people

Disadvantages of Federalism Promotes inequality because states differ in resources they can devote to providing services Enables local interests to delay or even thwart majority support for a policy Creates confusion because the different levels of government make it difficult for citizens to know what each one is doing

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