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Chapter 3: Federalism

1. Why did the case of U.S. v. Lopez become an issue of federalism?

2. What major historical event in American history involved the issue of federalism? 3. In what ways does federalism decentralize politics and policies? 4. Which type of system is most prominent in the world today? 5. Does a Federal system provide for limited government? Explain. 6. How does the Constitution give the national government the upper hand when there is a national/state faceoff? 7. Where does the Constitution guarantee that the national government will not usurp state power? 8. What are enumerated (expressed) powers? Who has them, and where are they found in the Constitution? 9. What are implied powers? Where are they written in the Constitution? 10. What major court case established implied powers? 11. What makes the necessary and proper clause so handy? 12. What is significant about Gibbons v. Ogden? Why did the Supreme Court not use it as precedent in U.S. v. Lopez? 13. What three obligations do states have to each other? 14. List four powers reserved for the states.

15. What is the difference between dual and cooperative federalism? 16. When did cooperative federalism begin? 17. Explain three policy areas in which cooperative federalism has operated. 18. What is devolution? 19. What is the purpose of fiscal federalism? 20. What are cross-over sanctions and cross-cutting requirements?

21. Compare and contrast the two types of categorical grants.

22. Whats the difference between block grants and revenue sharing?

23. Why would a state government refuse federal aid? 24. Why dont state governments approve of unfunded mandates?

25. What are four issues today that involve the distribution of power between the state and federal government?

26. What are four advantages of federalism in a democracy?

27. Is federalism fair to all participants? Why or why not?

Lanahan Readings: pp. 133-137 American Federalism 28. Why are the waters often muddied when it comes to determining who holds the power in setting policy at the state and national levels. 29. What have the states done to adapt to the policy changes that have occurred over the last 50 years? 30. What problem(s) with federalism do states still have? 31. In what areas have states been particularly innovative? Cite two.

32. What does conflict arise between state and national governments?

33. Why is the federal government willing to give power back to the states? 34. Does the new cooperative federal model fit in with the framers idea of limited government? Explain.

Lanahan Readings: pp. 147-151: US v. Lopez 35. When did federal powers become expanded? 36. Why did the federal government get involved in a local gun issue?

37. What did C.J. Rehnquist use as a foundation for his majority opinion?

38. Describe two arguments made by the government.

39. Who is supposed to regulate public education?