Question 1

Unfunded mandate refers to the national government imposing regulatory costs on the states without reimbursement.

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An unfunded mandate is a regulatory requirement imposed by the national government on the states without any financial assistance or reimbursement to implement it.

Question 2

Chart the changes in federalism throughout American history. What was dual federalism? How was governmental power distributed under this system? How did the Great Depression lead to the decline in dual federalism?

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Question 3

In the 1990s, welfare policy was centralized by the national government.

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Question 4

Describe the American federal system. How does a federal system differ from a unitary system of government? Give an example. What kinds of political cultures tend to adopt federalism?

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Question 5

The New Deal led to the weakening of the national government's powers.

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The New Deal actually expanded the powers of the national government, particularly the executive branch, through increased federal spending and regulation of the economy.

Question 6

Cooperative federalism ended during the Civil War.

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Cooperative federalism did not end during the Civil War, but rather it came into prominence during the New Deal era of the 1930s.

Question 7

What are some of the ways in which the federal government regulates and shares power with the states? Describe some of the types of grants available to state and local governments. How can the federal government enforce national standards?

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Question 8

A federal block grant gives states no discretion on how to spend the money.

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Federal block grants provide broad funding for specific programs or services, but states have some discretion in how the money is spent within those parameters. However, there may still be some federal requirements for reporting and accountability to ensure the funds are being used appropriately.

Question 9

The New Deal system of federalism has been undergoing important transformations over the past two decades. Describe the New Federalism. What are some of its benefits? What are some of the potential problems it creates?

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Question 10

Describe how ideas about federalism are tied to different views about the values of equality and liberty, and the ends of government. What kinds of state-federal relations do those who tend to prize equality above other political values prefer? Those who promote liberty are more likely to prefer what kind of federalism?

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Quiz 3: Federalism