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1. Supremacy Article

States may not override national policiesSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticFavor fewer strings, less federal supervision and the delegation of spending discretion to the states and local governments.

2. Late 1990s-Current Supreme Court

States may not override national policiesConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticFavor fewer strings, less federal supervision and the delegation of spending discretion to the states and local governments.Signaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

3. What Decentralists Believe

4. Republican Views on Federal Grants

Favor fewer strings, less federal supervision and the delegation of spending discretion to the states and local governments.Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sStates may not override national policies

5. Response to Federal Mandates

Republicans push to limit the growth of mandates with the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (part of devolution revolution)States may not override national policiesConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

6. Examples of Powers Delegated to Nation Government

States may not override national policiesRegulate trade and interstate commerce -Declare war -Create post offices -Coin money -Establish national courtsConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

7. Examples of Concurrent Powers Shared by National and State Governments

Impose and collect taxes -Borrow and spend money -Establish Courts -Enact and enforce laws -Protect civil rights-Conduct elections -Protect health and welfareConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticStates may not override national policiesSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

8. Types of Grants

1. Categorical -Formula-Project 2. BlockStates may not override national policiesConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

9. Examples of Centralists

Presidents, Congress, and the Supreme Court. Strong exempts are Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson.States may not override national policiesSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucratic

10. Growth of National Government

Signaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sIndustrialization in early 1800s, powerful interests made demands on national government leading to Big business, big agriculture and big labor added up to big government -Growth of national economy and creation of national transportation and communications caused people to know more about D.C. than their state capital -Great Depression stimulate extensive national action on welfare unemployment and farm surpluses -WWII brought federal regulation of wages prices and employment -After war national government helped vets obtain college degrees -Great society programs of 1960sStates may not override national policiesConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucratic

11. Dual Federalism

Views the constitution as giving a limited list of powers (primarily foreign policy and national defense) to the national government, giving the rest to the states. Each level of government is dominant within its own sphere. Supreme Court acts as umpire in disputes relating to level of government activity.Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticStates may not override national policiesSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

12. Wickard v. Filburn

Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticStates may not override national policiesSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sAgricultural adjustment act created limits on the production of certain crops -Wickard (secretary of agricultural) fined Filburn for growing 11 acres of wheat over his permitted allotment under the AAA -Filburn argued that produced a few extra acres for personal use so not a substantial effect on interstate commerce, so Supreme Court can't regulate.-Court held that in calculating the effect on IC, ok to aggregate all instances of the activity and weighed the cumulative effect on IC, essential what if everyone in your position did it

13. Crossover Sanctions

Signaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticPermit use of federal money in one program to influence state and local policy in another -Example 1984 act reduced federal highway aid by up to 15% for any state that failed to adopt minimum drinking age of 21States may not override national policies

14. Federalism

Signaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sStates may not override national policiesConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticForm of government in which a constitution distributes authority and powers between a central government and smaller regional governments (usually states, provinces, or republic) giving to both the nation and regional governments substantial responsibilities.

15. United States V Morrison

Court struck down Violence Against Women Act, which had given women who were victims of violence right to sue their attacks for damages -Congress found violence against women costs the national economy $3 billion annuallyStates may not override national policiesConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

16. Shift from Categorical to Block Grants

Complaints about excessive paperwork, onerous federal requirements and lack of flexibility in spending $ led to creation of block grants (part of devolution revolution) - Example: National welfare program known as AFDC (Aid Families with Dependent Children) (categorical) was shifted into a block grant leading to temporary assistance for needy families welfare reform act of 1996Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sStates may not override national policies

17. NLRB v. Jones and Laughlin Steel Co (1937)

Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticNat'l labor relation's act prohibits certain unfair labor practices (including firing employees for union activity) -National Labor Relation Board fined J+L Steel for firing union organizer -Court rejected the previous categorical approach to defining interstate commerce (no more stream of commerce approach) -New standard, new congress can regulate any activity that sub statically affects interstate commerceSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sStates may not override national policies

18. Disadvantages to Federalism

Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticStates may not override national policiesLoss of efficiency-Promotes differences which can lead to conflict -Uncertainty about division of power creates confusion -Allows for inequality among rich and poor states (differences in education spending, healthcare, welfare, etc.) -States resist nat'l reformsSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

19. Extradition

Article IV, Section 2 asserts that when individual charged with crimes have fled from one strata to another, the state to which they have fled is to deliver them to the proper officials on demand of the executive authority of the state from which they fledSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticStates may not override national policies

20. Project

21. Why Federalism

Signaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sFederalism checks the growth of tyranny -Federalism allows unity without uniformity -Federalism encourages experimentation -Federalism provides training for national offices -Federalism creates opportunities for future national candidates -Federalism keeps government closer to the people -Can tailor state laws to meet local needs-Keeps Government closer to people and promotes public participation -Promotes policy experimentation -Promotes unity without uniformityStates may not override national policiesConstitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucratic

22. Tenth Amendment

States may not override national policiesThe powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the states respectively or to the people" Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

23. Democratic Views on Federal Grants

Less supportive of broad discretionary block grants, instead favoring more detailed, federally supervised spending.Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticSignaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930sStates may not override national policies

24. Preemption

Constitution is a compact among the sovereign states that created the central government and gave it limited authority-National government shouldn't interfere with activities reserved for states (10th Amendment) -National government is inherently heavy handed and bureaucraticStates may not override national policiesEvery action by state and local officials subject to challenge before a federal judge. Occurs when a federal law or regulation takes precedence over a state or local law or regulation.Signaled federal courts should be more active in resolving federalism issues -Court declared that a state could not impose term limits on members on congress -Court declared the clause in constitution empowering Congress to regulate commerce with Indian tribes did not give Congress port to authorize federal courts to hear suits against a state brought by Indian tribes -Returning to an older vision of federalism from 1930s

25. Centralists

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