Federalism Federalism 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Government & PoliticsConstitutional frameworks of US governmentA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: Dawn CostelloCreated on: 23-03-09 15:47 Powers and functions of State Government Federal powers come from the consitution Five powers - enumerated, inherent, denied, reserved and concurrent (EIDRC) Consitution gives most of the power to Congress eg. power of the purse, power to legislate State powers - individual States have very little power (can amend the Constitution - electoral college) - used to elect own Senators but not now 1 of 2 Dual Federalism Layer cake - federalism isn't mentioned in the Constitution Supposed to be upheld in the Senate Set up to stop tyranny Dread Scot decision of the Supreme Court which backs up State protection against overpowering Federal Govt Separate areas of responsibility Limited central Govt, larger state Govt Block grants Clear boundaries Ended due to the Great Depression, inability for the states to do anything 2 of 2
Assess the different types of federalism that have been in the USA since the constitution was ratified. (30 marks) 0.0 / 5
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