American Federalism
Discover the evolution of American federalism and learn about the advantages and drawbacks of federalism, as well as exploring the intergovernmental relationships and competitive federalism issues faced today.
Introduction to American Federalism
The Division of Powers
Federalism Defined and Contrasted
Federalism and the Constitution
The Distribution of Finances
Summarizing the Division of Powers
The Evolution of American Federalism
The Struggle Between National Power and State Power
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
New Federalism
Summarizing the Evolution of American Federalism
Intergovernmental Relationships
Grants
Unfunded Mandates
Summarizing Intergovernmental Relationships
Competitive Federalism Today
Contending Issues
Strategizing About New Issues
Summarizing Competitive Federalism Today
Advantages and Disadvantages of Federalism
The Benefits of Federalism
The Drawbacks of Federalism