Federalism under Obama

Question 1

How much did Obama spend on his stimulus package in 2009?

Answer 1

256 billion to state gov’ts - compared to 20 billion by Bush

Question 2

What was Obamas education polcy?

Answer 2

Race to the top - invested 4 billion

Question 3

What was an example of Obamas encroachment of state authority

Answer 3

States had to participate in this
expansion of Medicaid or lose all their federal funding for Medicaid, the
federal government’s largest grant programme

Question 4

What happened in
National Federation of Independent Business
v Sebelius (2012)

Answer 4

SC felt that principles of federalism was violated & unconstitutional, struck down Medicaid provision in the law

Question 5

How do Americans feel about the federal gov’t?

Answer 5

2016 -

69% were dissatisfied or angry

Question 6

How do Americans feel about Federal gov[t’s productivity

Answer 6

50% Believed they were doing too much

45% think they should do more