Federalism

Federalism

1. Dual Federalsim

   • National government responsible for some policies and the states are responsible for others.
   • Proponents of dual federalism generally believe that the powers of the national government should be interpreted narrowly
   • "Layered cake"

2. Cooperative Federalism

   • The national government and the states share powers and policy assignments
   • "Marble cake"
   • Responsibilities of the two levels of government (National and State) mingled and clear distinctions between them blurred.

3. The Role of the Bill of Rights

   • the constitution gives power to both federal and state government.
   • The constitution guarantees equal representation in the senate
   • The constitution creates obligations of the national government towards the states
   • The Tenth Amendment states that "powers not delegated to the united states constitution nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."

4. Conflicts In Federalism

   • United States vs Lopez made it so that firearms coudnt be present at schools,
   • United States Vs Morrison did not give congress the power to enact the violence act against women

5. Trends in Federal Government

   • Adopting a more pragmatic approach to federalism
   • Turning to the federal government and restricting state power was the most effective way to achieve policy making powers.