Federalism

• Federalism


  a theory of gov in which power is divided between national government and state governments, with their own areas of jurisdiction.

  • focused on the idea of limited government where it only acts when it is necessary for the good of the people
• Limited government


  scope of federal government should be limited to only that which is necessary for the good of the people
• Popular Sovereignty


  Political authority rests with the people
• Increased role for Federal government


  Westward expansion - from 13 colonies to 50
• How did the population of the United States change from 1790 to 2020?

  The population grew from 4 million in 1790 to 300 million in 2020.
• What was a significant consequence of industrialization in the U.S.?

  It brought the need for government regulation, such as the Department of Commerce.
• How did improvements in communication affect national identity in the U.S.?

  Better communication through trains, radio, and media brought people closer together, heightening national identity.
• What role did the federal government play during the Great Depression?

  States needed the federal government to repair the damage done, leading to Roosevelt's New Deal.
• What were some components of Roosevelt's New Deal?

  It included the construction of roads and hydroelectric power projects.
• How did World War II influence U.S. foreign policy?

  It highlighted the need for centralized planning in foreign policy.
• What impact did Supreme Court decisions have on federal-state relationships?

  Supreme Court decisions regarding implied powers affected federal-state relationships.
• How can constitutional amendments affect the federal government?

  Constitutional amendments can alter the powers of the federal government.
• New Federalism


  an approach to federalism characterised by a return of certain powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states
• Unfunded Mandate


  a federal law requiring states to perform functions for which the federal government does not supply funding