FEDERALISM: Standard Deviants Video
1. The Founding Fathers decided to create the system of federalism as a hybrid between what 2
systems?
2. What were the 3 arguments by Alexander Hamilton for a federalist system?
3. List AND define the 2 types of national powers.
4. Why do states rely on the 10th Amendment for their power?
5. Describe John Marshall’s role in the period of Nationalization.
6. How does the McCulloch v. Maryland fit into the discussion of federalism?
7. How did the Taney court differ from the Marshall court?
8. What period of federalism is compared to the following types of cake?
a. Layer Cake –
b. Marble Cake –
9. Explain President Johnson’s view of federalism (creative federalism).
10. Explain New Federalism and what revenue sharing is.
11. Give an example of the Supreme Court deciding in favor of each of the following:
a. Federal government
b. State government
12. How does the discussion of same sex marriage relate to the concept of federalism?
Democracy in America: Federalism
Federal Wolves at the Door
13. On what grounds did the national government mandate that the state of Idaho had to allow the
reintroduction of wolves?
14. Why shouldn’t the states be allowed to decide what is to be done about endangered species?
Using Federal Dollars to “Buy” Interstate Highway Safety
15. It is clear that the national government cannot directly legislate on the issue of drunk driving.
How has the national government managed to implement a national blood alcohol standard?
16. What is the difference between the “carrot” and the “stick” approach to national mandates?
17. Are there other areas where the national government uses its financial resources to force states
to enact specific laws?
When Welfare Depends on Where You Live
18. What is devolution and why has it gained favor in recent years?
19. Do you think it is appropriate that the benefits one receives depends on the state one lives in?
Explain.
20. What services, if any, do you think should be uniform across the country?