Type of federalism used from the 1790's to 1930's?
Dual federalism
Features of dual federalism?
State and federal government are equal . Distinct policy and power boundaries of each government . The state did the majority of governing and was supported by SCOTUS rulings .
What ended dual federalism?
The newdeal , as a response to the Wall St crash federal powers are expanded to aid states .
Type of federalism used from the 1930's to 1960's?
Cooperative federalism .
Features of Cooperative federalism?
Federal government has greater influence over states through work schemes, employment laws, unemployment benefits and schools
Type of federalism from the 1960's to 2000's?
New federalism
Features of dual federalism?
Typically republican presidents calling to reduce federal power. Nixon initially called for a ' new federalism ' Largely it is similar to cooperative federalism.
What analogy is used for dual federalism?
Compared to a layer cake , due to dual federalism's clear jurisdictions and divisions between governments .
What analogy is used for cooperative federalism?
Know as the Marble cake federalism due to mixing of programmes and authority .
Evidence of federalism in action?
Legality of the death penalty in 29 states and illegal in 21 , shows federalism is working in law and order
Taxation lies within states jurisdiction , some states have extremely low tax rates e.g 0% tax rate on sales in Delaware whereas 13% in California
Bidens vaccine mandate , employees in a company over 100 must be vaccinated - over half states sued Biden administration , SCOTUS strikes decision down
How is federalism mentioned in the constitution?
Federalism isnt explicitly mentioned in the constitution , but rather is implied by how the powers of state and federal government are set out .
What can the federalist government use to gain implied powers?
The elasticclause
What can the state governments use in the constitution to protect their rights?
The 10thamendment , which protects state powers by reserving all powers not explicitly given to federal government to states .