1. Obligations of Federal Government to the States

2. Guarantee a Republic All states must insure that all
people in the state
are represented.

3. Protect Against Invasion
War against one=War against ALL
Includes insurrection (riots & revolt)
Detroit-1967
Chicago-1968
LA-1992

4. Respect Borders
Acknowledge all state borders

5. Admitting New States Northwest Ordinance- 1787 Expansion West
Made local self-gov, civil and political rights, and education.

6. 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)

7. Cooperative Federalism

8. 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