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Define federalism. |
Government powers are divided between a central government and regional or sub-divisional governments. |
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Three different types of federalism |
Dual, cooperative, and progressive. |
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What is dual federalism? Example. |
State and national gov are more or less equals with each level of gov having separate and distinct functions and responsibilities. Example: Each state sets it's own appropriate speed limits. |
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What is cooperative federalism? |
National and state governments are complimentary parts of a single governmental mechanisim. Every level of government is involved in implementing a policy. Ex: medicare, medicaid, and job corps. In the example of job corps, it is run by the federal government but paid for by the state. |
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What is progressive federalism? Example |
National government sets the standard then states accept, challenge, or surpass the standard. Ex: minimum wage. |
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Which type of federalism is most applicable in today's government? Example. |
Progressive federalism. CA trying to reduce smog emissions with smog checks. |
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Which type of federalism would you like to see being implemented and why? Example. |
Progressive. Because change on a federal level can be difficult and take a long time. Allowing states to go above and beyond federal standards can speed up the process by allowing for case studies on purposed issues. CA smog checks. |
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How do governments make money? |
With taxes. |
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What is grant in aid? |
The process of of taxes being collected by one level of government and spent by another. |
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Define two types of grant in aid used by the federal government w/example. |
Categorical grant - targeted for a specific purpose as defined by federal law (helmet law) Block grant - given for a broad area such as criminal justice or mental health programs. (Prisons) |
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If you were a state senator which type of grant in aid would you prefer and why. |
I would prefer a block grant. Too many variables state to state that the flexibility of block grants become more attractive. |
