Hey guys! Welcome back! I hope you are doing well. Today, we are going to take a check back and review Federalism. Yay!!! Federalism! This is our last lesson for the week. Again, I will be on zoom from 9-10 and 2-3 each day if you have any questions.
Activity #1: What is Federalism?
First watch the following video to review the concept of Federalism and answer the following questions in your notebook...- What is Federalism?
- What is the difference between Dual and Cooperative Federalism, which one better describes the United States today?
- How does money (grants and unfunded mandates) impact the balance of power between states and the federal government?
Activity #2 - Federalism in crisis, or is this the idea?
In the last couple of weeks, states have proposed a variety of solutions to the current crisis. Some have reached out for federal aid, while others have taken matters into their own hands. Some states have locked down businesses and citizens' movements, while others have waited to take such strong actions.Check out at least two of the articles below and then respond to the following questions. Be sure to include specific examples where possible.
1. What advantages do larger states (by population) have during crises, particularly when it comes to funding?
2. To what extent can a state's governor exercise "wartime powers"? Are these reserved only to the federal government?
3. How might party politics play into how states choose to cooperate during crisis?
https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2020/03/31/what-you-should-know-about-florida-s-new-checkpoints
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/health/us-coronavirus-thursday/index.html
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/04/01/coronavirus-state-governors-best-worst-covid-19-159945
