Federalism

Question 1

What can both federal and state governments do?

Answer 1

Maintain law and order, they establish courts, and provide for public welfare

Question 2

What can a federal government do?

Answer 2

Declare war, establish foreign policy, and regulate interest

Question 3

What can state governments do?

Answer 3

Establish local governments, provide for public safety, and regulate business with states

Question 4

What is Dual Federalism?

Answer 4

It’s when state and federal governments were co-equal with distinct policy boundaries

Question 5

What is co-operative federalism?

Answer 5

The ‘new deal’ is where the federal government took direct responsibility in matters such as unemployment benefits and providing local schools.

Question 6

What is New Federalism?

Answer 6

This is where the powers of federal government would be rolled back and returned to the States.

Question 7

Advantages of federalism

Answer 7

The states have power over the provision of medical insurance
Federalism ensures that states governments would still function independently
Laws differ across states

Question 8

Disadvantages of federalism

Answer 8

Healthcare provision is heavily dependent on federal funding
Lack of accountability
State citizens must pay federal income tax