POL 106 1st Edition Lecture 5 Outline of Last Lecture I. What is FederalismII. Reasons for Federal Government GrowthOutline of Current Lecture I. Contemporary FederalismCurrent Lecture Contemporary Federalism**court cases have given federal gov’t more power relative to the statesMarbury v. Madison: The power of Judicial ReviewGarcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority: Court allowed federal gov’t to decide howfar to involve itself in state and local mattersGibbons v. Ogden: The power to regulate interstate commerce**have also placed limits on federal encroachmentWhy does nat’l gov’t care about what state gov’ts do?:- States can create problems that often require nat’l solutions- So constituents will see members of Congress as deliverers of resources- To preempt states from doing certain thingsCitizenship and Federalism-Citizens Can:- Be closer to state and local gov’t than federal gov’t- Participate on advisory boards, vote on initiatives, etc.These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Put pressure on local gov’ts by “voting with their feet”, moving to another area where political needs are satisfied- Be involved with judicial branch by serving on a juryCongressional Strategy to influence state policy:- Option 1- No nat’l gov’t influenceo period of dual federalism before New Dealo No funding means no influence- Option 2- Categorical grantso Responsible for large growth in federal gov’t in 1960’s and 1970’so Gives states little freedomo States must follow specific instructions to get $$- Option 3- Congress influences state policy by block grantso Give states more freedomo States get $$ via more broad mandatesEX) TANF- Option 4- Congress influences state policy by unfunded mandateso Attractive to fight deficitsEX) raising drinking age to 21o No $$ provided for complianceo Usually states cooperate because grant money will be withheld if they don’t*Devolution: The shift from nat’l power to the states- Was moving forward and experiencing new interest (especially with groups like Tea PartyMovement)- Trend has stalled right now because current issues favor giving more power to federal gov’to Terrorismo Social issues and economyCurrent Controversies involving Federalism:- Immigration- Medical marijuana legalization- Gay marriage- Economic reform- Nationalized health care-