Unit 1

Question 1

Define Federalism

Answer 1

Federalism is the idea that power is shared between the federal and state government.

Question 2

What is the relationship between state and federal government in Federalism?

Answer 2

The state and central gov. share powers, but also have exclusive powers

Question 3

What is an exclusive power to the state called? Give an example.

Answer 3

A reserved power. The police power allows the state government to apply force to get certain policies done.

Question 4

What is the name for a power shared by the federal and state gov.? Give an example.

Answer 4

Concurrent powers. Ex: taxation, law enforcement, corporate law, banking law, establishing courts

Question 5

What are the types of grants in federalism?

Answer 5

• Block grants: federal gov. hand states money with minimum string attatched
• Categorical grant: federal $$ given to states with many strings attached

Question 6

Define federal mandate

Answer 6

• A federal mandate is when Congress requires states to do something with their own money