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Federalism
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Federalism Defined►Powers of government are divided or shared
between the federal (national) level and regional (state) level
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Why federalism?
►Confederacy too weak, unitary (monarchy) too strong
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10th Amendment- Est. concept of federalism
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Why is federalism important?
►It allows local/state governments to address issues of local concern while national issues are left up to the federal government
►Types of powers: Expressed- powers granted to the federal
government Reserved- powers granted to the states Concurrent- shared by both levels
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Powers: Expressed, Reserved, Concurrent
•Conduct elections
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Federalism & the National Government
► The Constitution grants the federal government three types of powers
1. Expressed► Directly stated (Articles I, II, III & amendments)
2. Implied► Spring from Elastic/Necessary and Proper Clause► Example:
► Using a draft to raise an army► Making tax laws to collect taxes
3. Inherent► Exercised simply because it is a duty of government► Example:
► Establishing diplomatic relations with other countries► Controlling immigration
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Fighting Federalism: 10th Amendment vs. Necessary & Proper
"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerousand indefinite.“ –James Madison
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Powers Denied to Federal Government
►Examples: Abridging the Bill of Rights Taxing exports Passing bills of attainder & ex post facto laws
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Advantages/Disadvantages of Federalism
Positive► Ideally suited for a large geographic area Keeps government close to the people Multiple routes for participation
► Promotes diverse policies & encourages experimentation► Allows for quick action on matters of local concern► Avoids a concentration of power Prevents tyranny Multiple centers of power so one faction can’t dominate
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Advantages/Disadvantages of FederalismNegative
► Incredibly expensive Taxation at multiple levels Duplication of services
► Inefficient Gridlock, more laws/red tape Confusion knowing what different levels of government are doing
► Inequality as states differ in the resources they provide Residents of some states receive better/worse benefits Inequality in federal funding to the states per tax dollar
► Encourages/favors those involved in special interest groups “Squeaky wheel receives the grease”
► Federal government blackmails state governments to do its bidding Examples:
►Lowering the Blood Alcohol Content limit & mandatory seat belt laws
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