Texas Gov 2306 Exam 1 Collin college fully solved

Texas Gov 2306 Exam 1 Collin college fully solved What are the different systems of governance under Federalism? - correct answer unitary, confederal and federal In Unitary governance where is the division of power? - correct answer there is no division of power, no states, only one overarching government entity. In confederal governance, where does power originate? - correct answer in the states In federal governance, where does power originate? - correct answer the national government, however there is a clear division of power between the national government and the states. What are some characteristics of dual federalism? - correct answer clear distribution of power, started with the US constitution, used from s/40s and ended after the great depression What are some characteristics of cooperative federalism? - correct answer sharing power between states and national gov., only used from 1930s/40s-80s What are some of the characteristics of coercive federalism? - correct answer mixture of both dual and cooperative federalism, division of power is legally maintained, government gives monetary offers and grants to the states, used form 1980s- current During the Reagan administration, what term was coined to describe the desire to return to dual federalism and not use cooperative federalism? - correct answer devolution What is an unfunded mandate? - correct answer a federal law that requires the states to do certain things but does not provide state governments with the funding to implement these policies what special power do states hold over the national government? - correct answer police powers, the ability to regulate health, safety, morals & general welfare