3.Enduring Understanding:
Federalism reflects the dynamic distribution of power between national and state governments.
4.Learning Objective:
Explain how societal needs affect the constitutional allocation of power between the national and state governments.
5.Intergovernmental Relations
Dual Federalism
National and state governments remain supreme within their own spheres
Cooperative Federalism
National and state governments work together to complete projects
6.
7.Fiscal Federalism
Refers to pattern of taxing, spending, and providing grants in the federal system
Always cooperative
Revenue sharing
Grants-in-aid
Categorical
Specific, clearly defined purpose
States must comply with regulations
Block
States have discretion
8.Fiscal Federalism
Overview
Mandates
Rule telling states what they must do to comply with federal guidelines
May be funded, underfunded, or unfunded
Regardless, states must comply with mandates
Often viewed as an unfair, expensive imposition on state governments, even if they agree with the mandate