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1 Fitz-AP Gov Federalism, Pt. II

2 Interstate Relations

3 Intestate Compacts –States may make agreements to solving shared problems

4 Interstate Relations Full Faith & Credit –Each state must honor the laws, records and civil court decisions of every other State

5 Interstate Relations Privileges & Immunities –No State may unreasonably discriminate against a person who lives in another State

6 Interstate Relations Extradition –A fugitive from justice in one State is returned to it from another State

7 Opinion: Do non-resident tuition and fees violate the “privileges and immunities” clause? Privileges & Immunities –Hunting Licenses Resident: $23 Non-Resident: $300 –Fishing Licenses Resident: $28 Non-Resident: $55 –College Tuition University of Texas, 2001 –In-State: $3,128 –Out-of-State: $9,608 Full Faith & Credit –Quickie Divorces

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10 Types of Grants (Fiscal Federalism)

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14 Block grants States able to spend federal money how they want Considerable freedom “No strings” attached Housing and Job training Very broad

15 Categorical grants (2 types) Comes with strings attached “No strings” attached Considerably less freedom than with block grants

16 Formula grants Narrow scope, specified nationally Distribution according to formula, usually based on need and effort. Medicaid, School Lunch Program, public housing, employment programs

17 Project grants Often competition by prospective grantees, projects selected by federal administrators. Narrow scope Distributed based on federal administrative decisions National Science Foundation, Race to the Top

18 Grants-in-aid “Carrot and stick” approach Use funding to coerce states into adopting certain policies Ex. Aid has been withheld from some cities until police departments have been racially and sexually integrated

19 Mandates Financial obligations for states but no funds to meet them Americans with Disabilities Act Clean Air Act of 1970

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29 The “Devolution Revolution” Returning powers back to the states Welfare Reform –Inequality “New Federalism” and the 1995 GOP takeover

30 The 1995 House GOP Takeover

31 2010?

32 Summary Block grants

33 Summary Categorical grants

34 Summary Unfunded mandates

35 State Powers Regulate trade and business within the State Establish public schools Pass license requirements for professionals Regulate alcoholic beverages Conduct elections Establish local governments

36 National Powers Coin money Regulate interstate and foreign commerce Raise and maintain armed forces Declare war Govern US territories Admit new States Conduct foreign relations

37 Federal, State or Local Quiz 1.Grass clippings and leaves must be in 30 gallon paper bags 2.You must submit an IRS tax return by April 15 3.Animals must be on a leash while in a public place 4.You must be of at least 16 years of age to drive 5.You may not park in your front yard 6.You must be at least 21 years of age to buy alcoholic beverages 7.You must be at least 18 years of age to vote 8.All males age 18 and over must register for the draft 9.Sex offenders must register with the police 10.All children ages 16 and under must attend school

38 Federal, State or Local Quiz 1.Grass clippings and leaves must be in 30 gallon paper bags 2.You must submit an IRS tax return by April 15 3.Animals must be on a leash while in a public place 4.You must be of at least 16 years of age to drive 5.You may not park in your front yard 6.You must be at least 21 years of age to buy alcoholic beverages 7.You must be at least 18 years of age to vote 8.All males age 18 and over must register for the draft 9.Sex offenders must register with the police 10.All children ages 16 and under must attend school L F L S L S F F L S

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40 Katrina: Who’s To Blame? Major Disaster Relief Process –Step 1: Local Government Responds –Step 2: The State Responds –Step 3: Damage Assessment By Federal, State, Local and Volunteer Organizations –Step 4: A Major Disaster Declaration Is Requested By The Governor –Step 5: FEMA Evaluates Request –Step 6: The President Approves or Denies The Request

41 Katrina: Who’s To Blame?

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47 Characteristics of: Federalism Unitary Pro: Con: Confederal: Pro: Con: Advantages of Federalism (4): Types of power: Expressed (enumerated)- Implied: Reserved: Concurrent: Why federalism? 1. 2. 3. Disadvantages of Federalism (4): X Federalism Pt. 1


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