Ch 3 Federalism and Separation of Powers Federalism Seeks to limit power by dividing government into federal and state Separation of Powers Limits power of government by dividing it against itself 9 12 13 Federalism in Constitution U S 1st to adopt federalism Reinforced Bill of Rights Powers of National Government Implied powers Powers of National Government Reserved powers Police power Concurrent power State Obligations to Each Other Intended to promote national unity Full faith and credit clause Privileges and immunities Local Government and the Constitution State legislatures and constitution created local government Home rule Slow Growth of National Government s Power Dual federalism before 1930 s traditional system Commerce clause Roosevelt in New Deal looked to expand national government 1932 Cooperative Federalisms and Grants In Aid Cooperative federalism Since 1930 s used to encourage states and localities to pursue nationally defined goals o Grants in aid o Categorical grants in aid Federal and state work together Regulated Federalism Congress imposes legislation on states requiring them to meet standards Unfunded mandates New Federalism Ex Nixon s revenue sharing Reagan s block grants Separation of Powers Checks and balances Legislative supremacy Role of supreme court o Judicial review established by Marshall 1803
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