Sierra Davis
Mr. Christopher Muro
State & Local Government
16 February, 2016
Federalism
Sierra Davis
Mr. Christopher Muro
State & Local Government
16 February, 2016
Federalism
The article entitled Permanent Policy Principles for State-Federal Relations by the National Governors Association outlines the boundaries the National Government should recognize when interacting with the states in a Federalist system. The article is a summary of the concept of Federalism, and how it applies to the United States of America. Federalism is a system of government in which the power is shared between the National Government and state governments. In this system the federal government has powers that are outlined and restricted by the United States Constitution. Outside of the federal government’s jurisdiction, the States have the power to decide for themselves. This is an important system because it allows for a variety of ideas, from the States, to deal with the same problems. This also ensures that the federal government does not become too powerful, creating a balance of power between the State and the federal governments. According to the article, the federal government should follow the principles of federalism. …show more content…
The concept of federal forbearance has a few guidelines the federal government should abide by. One is that the federal government should only be involved when The Constitution is clear that they have jurisdiction, which means it is clearly written in the Constitution and involves the country on a national scale. Another is that the states opinions and views for various problems should also be recognized and considered for legislation. Finally, “federal action should not preempt state law,” unless “the national interest is at risk”
Mr. Christopher Muro
State & Local Government
16 February, 2016
Federalism
Sierra Davis
Mr. Christopher Muro
State & Local Government
16 February, 2016
Federalism
The article entitled Permanent Policy Principles for State-Federal Relations by the National Governors Association outlines the boundaries the National Government should recognize when interacting with the states in a Federalist system. The article is a summary of the concept of Federalism, and how it applies to the United States of America. Federalism is a system of government in which the power is shared between the National Government and state governments. In this system the federal government has powers that are outlined and restricted by the United States Constitution. Outside of the federal government’s jurisdiction, the States have the power to decide for themselves. This is an important system because it allows for a variety of ideas, from the States, to deal with the same problems. This also ensures that the federal government does not become too powerful, creating a balance of power between the State and the federal governments. According to the article, the federal government should follow the principles of federalism. …show more content…
The concept of federal forbearance has a few guidelines the federal government should abide by. One is that the federal government should only be involved when The Constitution is clear that they have jurisdiction, which means it is clearly written in the Constitution and involves the country on a national scale. Another is that the states opinions and views for various problems should also be recognized and considered for legislation. Finally, “federal action should not preempt state law,” unless “the national interest is at risk”