Obligations of Federal Government to the States Review
Guarantee a Republic All states must insure that all people in the state are represented.
Protect Against Invasion War against one=War against ALL Includes insurrection (riots & revolt) Detroit-1967 Chicago-1968 LA-1992
Respect Borders Acknowledge all state borders
Admitting New States Northwest Ordinance Expansion West Made local self-gov, civil and political rights, and education.
Rules for Admission 60,000 people A framed Constitution (enabling act) Congress agrees with it (act of admission) President signs Sometimes there are conditions (UTAH)
Cooperative Federalism
Fed Helps Through Grants Block Grants- less strings, more money welfare, healthcare Project Grants-special grants for a project – cancer research, environmental impact, Bridge to nowhere. Categorical Grants- specific grants, with requirements, only used for intended use- school lunch, airports