PPLE Exam 1
Federalism - answer A system in which power is divided between the national and state
governments
Dual federalism - answer A system of government in which both the states and the
national government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for
some policies.
(Federal and state governments do not overlap in policy matters and jurisdiction or
power.)
Collaborative federalism - answer a model of federalism in which provincial
governments take the lead to solve common public policy problems together.
Overlap between state and local government oversight and jurisdiction. national, state,
and local policies overlap. ex. grants in aid
New federalism - answersystem in which the national government restores greater
authority back to the states (decentralization)
Society as deeply flawed and government assistance as creating aculture of poverty•
Policy interdependence• Extreme partisanship and party cohesion• Interest groups
aligned with specific parties
Uncooperative federalism - answerThe process of state's individually or collectively
thwarting and/or undercutting national policies by launching opposing litigation or
passing opposition laws.
Progressive federalism - answerMovement that gives state officials significant leeway in
acting on issues normally considered national in scope, such as the environment and
consumer protection.
"Progressive federalism should be used by dems to incrementally implement policies
under a conservative gov."
Devolution - answerthe transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal
government to the states
Iron Triangle - answerThe three-way alliance among legislators, bureaucrats, and
interest groups to make or preserve policies that benefit their respective interests.
, Commerce Clause - answerThe clause in the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause
1) that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines
or affect more than one state or other nations.
Preemption - answerA doctrine under which certain federal laws preempt, or take
precedence over, conflicting state or local laws.
Full Faith and Credit Clause - answerConstitution's requirement that each state accept
the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state
Full Faith and Credit's purpose - answerGoal of consistency in legal matters across
states. Res judicada, to coordinate the administration of justice.
Federalism 10 is concerned with: - answerConcerned with controlling the effects of
factions, arguing for large extended republic
Article 1, Section 8 - answernecessary and proper clause/elastic clause
gives congress the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper. lists
specific powers of Congress, including the power to establish and maintain an army and
navy, to establish post offices, to create courts, to regulate commerce between the
states, to declare war, and to raise money.
What are the eras of federalism? - answerDual Federalism (1789- 1930s)
Cooperative Federalism (1930-1960)
Creative Federalism (1960-1980)
Contemporary (New) Federalism (1980-present)
US v Lopez - answerGun Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress' authority to
regulate interstate commerce.
Shelby County v Holder - answerStates and localities do not need federal approval to
change voting laws.
Gibbons v Ogden - answerRegulating interstate commerce is a power reserved to the
federal government.
Wickard v Filburn - answerFarmer growing too much wheat is taxed because it affects
interstate commerce.
No distinction between intra-state and inter-state commerce.
Great Society - answerPresident Johnson called his version of the Democratic reform
program the Great Society. In 1965, Congress passed many Great Society measures,
including Medicare, civil rights legislation, and federal aid to education.
Federalism - answer A system in which power is divided between the national and state
governments
Dual federalism - answer A system of government in which both the states and the
national government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for
some policies.
(Federal and state governments do not overlap in policy matters and jurisdiction or
power.)
Collaborative federalism - answer a model of federalism in which provincial
governments take the lead to solve common public policy problems together.
Overlap between state and local government oversight and jurisdiction. national, state,
and local policies overlap. ex. grants in aid
New federalism - answersystem in which the national government restores greater
authority back to the states (decentralization)
Society as deeply flawed and government assistance as creating aculture of poverty•
Policy interdependence• Extreme partisanship and party cohesion• Interest groups
aligned with specific parties
Uncooperative federalism - answerThe process of state's individually or collectively
thwarting and/or undercutting national policies by launching opposing litigation or
passing opposition laws.
Progressive federalism - answerMovement that gives state officials significant leeway in
acting on issues normally considered national in scope, such as the environment and
consumer protection.
"Progressive federalism should be used by dems to incrementally implement policies
under a conservative gov."
Devolution - answerthe transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal
government to the states
Iron Triangle - answerThe three-way alliance among legislators, bureaucrats, and
interest groups to make or preserve policies that benefit their respective interests.
, Commerce Clause - answerThe clause in the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause
1) that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines
or affect more than one state or other nations.
Preemption - answerA doctrine under which certain federal laws preempt, or take
precedence over, conflicting state or local laws.
Full Faith and Credit Clause - answerConstitution's requirement that each state accept
the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state
Full Faith and Credit's purpose - answerGoal of consistency in legal matters across
states. Res judicada, to coordinate the administration of justice.
Federalism 10 is concerned with: - answerConcerned with controlling the effects of
factions, arguing for large extended republic
Article 1, Section 8 - answernecessary and proper clause/elastic clause
gives congress the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper. lists
specific powers of Congress, including the power to establish and maintain an army and
navy, to establish post offices, to create courts, to regulate commerce between the
states, to declare war, and to raise money.
What are the eras of federalism? - answerDual Federalism (1789- 1930s)
Cooperative Federalism (1930-1960)
Creative Federalism (1960-1980)
Contemporary (New) Federalism (1980-present)
US v Lopez - answerGun Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress' authority to
regulate interstate commerce.
Shelby County v Holder - answerStates and localities do not need federal approval to
change voting laws.
Gibbons v Ogden - answerRegulating interstate commerce is a power reserved to the
federal government.
Wickard v Filburn - answerFarmer growing too much wheat is taxed because it affects
interstate commerce.
No distinction between intra-state and inter-state commerce.
Great Society - answerPresident Johnson called his version of the Democratic reform
program the Great Society. In 1965, Congress passed many Great Society measures,
including Medicare, civil rights legislation, and federal aid to education.
