Chapter 1 - The main characteristics of US federalism Flashcards
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What is dual federalism?
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When the states and federal government are co-equal with distinct boundaries.
2
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When did dual federalism operate?
A
1790s - 1930s
3
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What is cooperative federalism?
A
When the state and federal governments work together.
4
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When did cooperative federalism operate?
A
1930s - 1960s, starting with F.D.R. and his reaction to the Great Depression. His New Deal of 1933-36 introduced centralised unemployment benefit, work programmes, and many other measures that greatly extended the influence of the federal government.
5
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What is new federalism?
A
An attempt to reduce the power of the federal government and return it to the states.
6
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When has new federalism operated?
A
1960s - 2000s
