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federalism
A system of government in which power is divided, by a constitution, between a central government and regional governments
federal government
in a federal government, the central government shares powers or functions with lower levels of government (regions or states); brings forth a strong sense of plurality
unitary government
in a unitary government, the central government makes all the important decisions and lower levels of government have little independent power
dual federalism
a legal theory in which the federal government provides their own regulations and rules, but at the same time doesn't want the states to waste these rules- what it does is then place certain standards that the states must obey in order to keep the rules
unfunded mandates (relates to "dual federalism")
Occasionally, the Federal Government presents a new standard that the state must meet, but does not provide the money to the state in order for them to meet that standard
No Child Left Behind Act (Pitfalls of Federalism)
The Federal Government's idea that the schools in a state should be held accountable for the progress and efficiency of their state- takes power away from states (contradicting the concept of federalism)
Liberty/ Civil Liberties
areas of personal freedom with which governments are constrained from interfering
dead dogma
an opinion or belief that is accepted to be true to a point where discussions about it cease

ex.) We as a society automatically support the military simply because we consider joining the military to be for a good cause
What are the 4 ways to distinguish civil disobedience from breaking the law? (MLK Birmingham letter)
1.) talking harm upon oneself
2.) not harming others
3.) a willingness to be punished by the law
4.) aimed at changing the law rather than breaking it