1.Look at page 82: What trends do you notice? What might explain the trend(s)? 2. Look at maps on pages 90 and 91. For each map: State two things you notice. What might explain what you see? Comment on what you see.
GRANTS!
Mandates Everyone hates them! Usually have to use their own money on top of the Federal money. E.G. Medicaid (Feds pay %) ADA - no funding Clean Air Act - no funding Homeland Security No Child Left Behind Everyone hates them! Usually have to use their own money on top of the Federal money. E.G. Medicaid (Feds pay %) ADA - no funding Clean Air Act - no funding Homeland Security No Child Left Behind
Universality Everyone wants to get the same…no matter the need! E.G. Title 1 $ for education students living in poverty. Intergovernmental Lobbyists Everyone wants to get the same…no matter the need! E.G. Title 1 $ for education students living in poverty. Intergovernmental Lobbyists
But Now… 95% of districts in the U.S. get it. Clinton tried to fix, but Congress said no! WHY? 95% of districts in the U.S. get it. Clinton tried to fix, but Congress said no! WHY?
States Fight Back California, New York, Texas, and Florida sued the Feds for reimbursement for costs from Mandates. Feds fault - borders Lost. California, New York, Texas, and Florida sued the Feds for reimbursement for costs from Mandates. Feds fault - borders Lost.
Group Essays Define what is meant by “fiscal federalism” How is it manifested through the federal grant system? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the different types of grants? To what extent has the new Republican majority, first elected in the mid 1990’s, limited the scope of government? Enhanced it? Define what is meant by “fiscal federalism” How is it manifested through the federal grant system? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the different types of grants? To what extent has the new Republican majority, first elected in the mid 1990’s, limited the scope of government? Enhanced it?