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Chapter 3: American Federalism (Unit 1)
Intro. Which level of government do you most trust to do the right thing, the national level or the state level? Why?What things do you think are better suited for the national government to handle? What things are better left to state and local governments?
3.1 Define key terms & concepts using your own words, in eight words or less. / federalism-
unitary system- / confederation-
Look at and be familiar with the 6 types of federalism on pages 81-82. / dual or “layer-cake”- / cooperative or “marble-cake”
competitive- / permissive-
coercive- / new-
Would you prefer that we had a unitary system or a confederation, rather than a federal system? Why?
Identify the advantages (pp. 82-84) and disadvantages of federalism (pp. 84-85) / ADVANTAGES
§ / DISADVANTAGES
Which advantage do you think is the strongest argument for federalism? Why? Which is the biggest disadvantage? Why?
3.2 Define key terms & concepts using your own words, in eight words or less. / delegated (express) powers- / implied powers-
necessary and proper clause- / inherent powers-
supremacy clause- / commerce clause-
Case Notes:
What were the basic facts in the case of Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)? / Gibbons v. Ogden, 1824
t
What were the issues in the case? / t
What were the arguments in the case? / t Petitioner (Gibbons):
t Respondent (Ogden):
What was the ruling in the case? / t
What was the effect of the Supreme Court’s decision in Gibbons v. Ogden?
Define key terms & concepts using your own words, in eight words or less. / federal mandate-
reserved powers- / concurrent powers-
How are federal mandates used to get the states to do something the national government wants even in an area of state autonomy?
On pages 88-89 are a list of items states cannot do. Are there items on the list you think should be removed? Why? Are there items that should be added? Why? / Removed- / Added-
Define key terms & concepts using your own words, in eight words or less. / full faith and credit clause-
extradition- / interstate compact-
How does the full faith and credit clause relate to marriage and divorce?
What are interstate privileges and immunities?
Provide examples of an interstate compact.
3.3 Case Notes:
What were the basic facts in the case of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)? / McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819
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What were the issues in the case? / t
What were the arguments in the case? / t Petitioner (McCulloch):
t Respondent (Maryland):
What was Chief Justice Marshall’s ruling in the case? / t
Define key terms & concepts using your own words, in eight words or less. / preemption-
centralists- / decentralists-
states’ rights- / devolution revolution-
Do you think preemption is a good idea? Explain.
Why do you think liberals favor the national government (centralists) and conservatives favor state’s rights (decentralists)?
3.4 Describe the different types of grants using your own words, in eight words or less. / project grant- / formula grant-
categorical grant- / block grant-
Why do Republicans favor block grants over categorical grants? Why do you think special interest groups prefer categorical grants? / Republicans-
special interest groups-
Look at page 100. Does the list of winners and losers surprise you? Why?
What is an unfunded mandate?
How has the national government grown over the years? Why do you think this has happened?
Summary:
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