Isnt effective

• Inequality Across States/Regions

  • Example: In the U.S., there are significant disparities in health care, education, and infrastructure between states. States with fewer resources may not be able to provide the same quality of services as wealthier states.
  • Evidence: In the U.S., Medicaid, a federally funded program, is administered at the state level. Some states, like California, expand Medicaid and cover more people, while others, like Texas, have opted not to expand Medicaid, leaving many without access to health coverage. This variation leads to unequal access to services.
• Policy Fragmentation and Inconsistency

  • Policy Fragmentation and Inconsistency Federalism can lead to varying policies across states, resulting in inconsistent services and treatment of citizens. For example, while Washington state has a minimum wage of over $15, states like Georgia adhere to the federal minimum wage of $7.25, creating unequal standards of living.
• causes confusion

  • Issue: Multiple levels of government can create confusion for citizens about which entity is responsible for specific policies, leading to inefficiency.
  • Example: Marijuana is illegal under federal law but legal in many states for medicinal or recreational use, creating legal and logistical issues, particularly when it comes to banking, interstate commerce, and enforcement.