1. Putting the federal in federal republic
federalism
Putting the federal in federal republic

2. The National Government and the 50 States
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The National Government and the 50 States

3. The Nation’s Obligations
Three main obligations of National Gov’t
Guarantee a “Republican form of Government”
Readmission of Southern States following Civil War
Protect against invasion and “domestic violence”
Pullman Strike; Little Rock Central Integration
Hurricane Katrina; CO Wildfires
Respect the Territorial Integrity of each State.
Guarantee representation in Congress

5. Admitting New States Only Congress can admit new States
Enabling act – allows territory to draft Constitution.
If territory comes from existing state; existing state’s legislature must approve.
Act of Admission – Congress passes & President signs new State into Union.
Territory must meet certain Criteria
Population, organization
Requirements cannot be of political nature that interferes with state’s internal affairs.

7. Cooperative Federalism
Federal Grants-in-aid: federal money or other resources given to the States and their cities, counties, and other local units.
Categorical: made for some specific, closely defined purpose.
Block: aid for more broadly defined purposes
Project: made to states, localities, or private agencies for specific projects.
Sometimes used to place political pressure on States.