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AMERICAN FEDERLISM
1. Explain the problem that lay at the core of same-sex marriages within different
states of the U.S.
2. According to the book, has the U.S. moved towards or away from centralization
of government. Would you agree? Why or why not?
DEFINING FEDERALISM
3. Describe/define the different types of federalism.
4. Explain the different ways in which federalism has its advantages. (Why
Federalism?)
THE CONSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE OF AMERICAN FEDERALISM.
5. List four ways in which the federal/national government has been able to greatly
expand its power throughout history. Explain how each of these has enabled the
government to do so.
6. Explain and analyze the case of Gibbons v. Ogden.
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7. List the limits put on state governments.
8. Explain “full faith and credit” and “interstate privileges and immunities.”
Analyze how these impact your life.
9. Explain McCulloch v. Maryland and analyze this decisions effect on the U.S.
10. Compare the argument of centralists and decentralists.
REGULATORY FEDERALISM: GRANTS, MANDATES AND NEW TECHNIQUES
OF CONTROL.
11. List the four purposes of federal grants?
12. List and describe the purpose of the three types of federal grants.
13. Explain how welfare was reformed under President Clinton (Democrat) and a
Republican congress in the mid 1990’s.
14. Explain the impact federal mandates have had on our nation. List specific
examples. Do you agree or disagree with federal mandates?
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THE POLITICS OF FEDERALISM
15. Summarize the growth of Big government.
THE FUTURE OF FEDERALISM
16. According to the author, what is our current situation with Federalism.