The main characteristics of US federalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Federalism definition
Federalism definition
Power constitutionally divided between federal & state govts, both have authority
Examples of federal powers
Examples of federal powers
Declare war, regulate interstate commerce, coin money
Examples of state powers
Examples of state powers
Establish schools, conduct elections, make marriage laws
Concurrent powers meaning
Concurrent powers meaning
Powers shared by both federal and state governments
Dual Federalism period
Dual Federalism period
1787-1920, clear division of powers between levels
Cooperative Federalism features
Cooperative Federalism features
Expanded federal role, New Deal, Great Society programmes
New Federalism period & initiator
New Federalism period & initiator
1970s-1990s, Nixon initiated, returned power to states
Block grants purpose
Block grants purpose
Allow states more discretion in using federal funds
Trump's federalism approach
Trump's federalism approach
Punitive, targeted states like California & New York
COVID mask mandate end dates: CA vs TX
COVID mask mandate end dates: CA vs TX
California March 2022, Texas March 2021
Cannabis legalization by states
Cannabis legalization by states
38 states medical, 23 states recreational
Trump sanctuary cities 2017
Trump sanctuary cities 2017
Executive order to withhold grants, ruled unconstitutional
2012 ACA Supreme Court ruling
2012 ACA Supreme Court ruling
Struck down mandatory Medicaid expansion as unconstitutional
States as policy laboratories example
States as policy laboratories example
ACA modelled on Massachusetts 2006 healthcare reforms
State-level parties consequence
State-level parties consequence
50 different Democratic & Republican parties per state