Federalism

Question 1

What is Federalism?

Answer 1

Power DIVIDED between States and Central Government

Question 2

What is a recent trend regarding federal law passing through congress?

Answer 2

Fewer are passed, 61 pieces of legislation in 2013-2014, cos filibustering (delays) and length an complexity and political bias (partisanship)

Question 3

Where does the president fit in federalism?

Answer 3

Some powers exclusive for president (foreign policy and trade) 10th amendment: any power not given to Federal government is given to states or people

Question 4

Example of federalism causing problems

Answer 4

Civil war 1861-1865, over whether slavery should be decided by state or central government

Question 5

Since when has federalism been growing?

Answer 5

1930s, FDR’s New Deal to recover form wall street crash of 1929

Question 6

What is the significance of federalism?

Answer 6

Some important laws still at state level (death penalty) Bush and Obama were against this, Nixon and Reagan for more state power

Question 7

Comparison between UK and US on federalism

Answer 7

US Congress elections focus on local, General elections in UK focus on national campaigns
US more focus on local representation, UK more focused on detailed manifesto for parliament