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New Federalism
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Fiscal Federalism b
A system in which the national government provides grants-in-
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aid to states using conditions to elicit control
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Federalism
A system in which the power to govern is shared between national and state gover
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nments
Federalism
The negative aspects of this system include: conflicts between state and national g
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overnment, economic and racial discrimination, uneven enforcement of law, and d
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ominance of local governments by special interest groups
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The positive aspects of this system include: diversity/diffusion of power, more acce
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ss points for political participation, fostering of experimentation and innovation, and
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allowing local governments to manage local problems effectively
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Categorical Grant b
Federal grants in which the recipient has little discretion over how the money is spe
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nt. The national government sets narrowly defined rules for use of funds and often r
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equires the states or local governments to provide matching funds. These grants a
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ccount for 90% of federal aid dollars. Examples include Head Start, Food Stamps,
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Medicaid, and the Interstate Highway System
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Federal grants in which the recipient has a lot of discretion over how the money is s
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pent. These grants are issued in support of general government functions such as
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Federal categorical grants in which the granting agency has much discretion over h
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ow the recipient spends the money.
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Federal categorical grants in which the granting agency has less discretion over ho
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w the recipient spends the money.
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Commander in Chief b b
The President’s role in the armed forces which during the 20th century has allowed
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Presidents to circumvent Congress’ refusal to declare war.
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2Political System Of American Government b b b b
Political System Of American Government b b b b
This chapter is about Political System Of American Government.
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State of the Union
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