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2. Defining Federalism LO 1.1 Interpret the definitions of federalism, and assess the advantages and disadvantages of the American system of federalism. Federalism Dual federalism Cooperative federalism Marble cake federalism Competitive federalism Permissive federalism New federalism LO 1.1 Back to learning objectives Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman

3. Defining Federalism Alternatives to Federalism Unitary system Confederation LO 1.1 Back to learning objectives

4. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman Defining Federalism Why Federalism? Advantages Checks the growth of tyranny Allows unity without conformity Encourages experimentation Provides training and develops leaders Keeps government closer to the people Disadvantages Difficult to respond quickly to national problems Difficult to hold elected officials accountable Lack of uniformity leads to conflict Variation in policies creates redundancies and inefficiencies LO 1.1 Back to learning objectives

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6. The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism LO 1.2 Differentiate the powers the Constitution provides to national and state governments. Powers of national government are delegated to it. National government is supreme. State governments have reserved powers. Both levels of government are denied some powers. LO 1.2 Back to learning objectives Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman

7. Powers of the National Government Delegated Implied – necessary and proper clause Inherent The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism LO 1.2 Back to learning objectives

8. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman Other National Powers The National Supremacy Article The War Power The Power to Regulate Commerce The Power to Tax and Spend The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism LO 1.2 Back to learning objectives

9. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman Powers of the State Reserve Concurrent The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism LO 1.2 Back to learning objectives

10. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman Limited Powers States Making treaties Interfering with commerce of other nations Coining money Taxing imports or exports Taxing foreign ships Keeping troops in time of peace Engaging in war National Refrain from exercising its powers in such a way as to interfere substantially with the states’ abilities to perform their responsibilities The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism LO 1.2 Back to learning objectives

11. Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman Interstate Relationships Full Faith and Credit Interstate Privileges and Immunities Extradition Interstate Compacts The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism LO 1.2 Back to learning objectives

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13. The National Courts and Federalism LO 1.3 Assess the role of the national courts in defining the relationship between the national and state governments and evaluate the positions of decentralists and centralists. McCulloch v. Maryland National Courts and the Relationship with the States The Supreme Court and the Role of Congress LO 1.3 Back to learning objectives Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman

14. The Great Debate Centralists Abraham Lincoln, FDR Reject the idea that the Constitution is an interstate compact National government is the government of all the people Decentralists Antifederalists, Thomas Jefferson, Ronald Reagan Constitution is a compact among sovereign states National government should not interfere with activities of the states Devolution revolution, states’ rights The National Courts and Federalism LO 1.3 Back to learning objectives

15. The National Budget as a Tool of Federalism LO 1.4 Analyze the budget as a tool of federalism, and evaluate its impact on state and local governments. Supply state and local governments with revenue Establish minimum national standards Equalize resources among the states Attack national problems while minimizing the growth of federal agencies LO 1.4 Back to learning objectives Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman

16. Types of Federal Grants Three types of grants used Categorical-formula Project Block The Politics of Federal Grants Unfunded Mandates The National Budget as a Tool of Federalism LO 1.4 Back to learning objectives

17. The Politics of Federalism LO 1.5 Evaluate the current relationship between the national and state governments and the future challenges for federalism. Growth of the National Government Future of Federalism LO 1.5 Back to learning objectives Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman