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AP Gov Chapter 3

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AP Government Chapter 3 Study Guide Devolution- transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities Block Grants- a consolidated grant of federal funds, formerly allocated for specific programs, that a state or local government may use at its discretion for such programs as education or urban development. Federalism- system for national government in which some powers are delegated to either national or state government, or other powers are shared between the two levels. Sovereignty- The right to exercise political power in a territory. Unitary System- system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of the central government

AP Gov Chapter 3

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AP Government Chapter 3 Study Guide Devolution- transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities Block Grants- a consolidated grant of federal funds, formerly allocated for specific programs, that a state or local government may use at its discretion for such programs as education or urban development. Federalism- system for national government in which some powers are delegated to either national or state government, or other powers are shared between the two levels. Sovereignty- The right to exercise political power in a territory. Unitary System- system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of the central government

Federalism Notes

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Chapter 3: Federalism Chapter 3: Federalism Defining Federalism and Understanding Importance Federalism: A system of shared power between two or more levels of government ?We the People? give some power to state governments, and some power to the federal (central/national) government in D.C. Our government exists to serve us, it must be the best or we would change it. We chose to set up a federal system. Major problems in federal systems: What does each government do? Which government is ?in charge? of the other? What happens when the government argue or disagree? Pros & Cons of Federalism Pros Cons More layers of government = more decision making institutions = easier for citizens to get heard by government

Types of Grants

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Types of Grants Categorical v Block Categorical Grants: Grants that can be used only for SPECIFIC purposes Money comes with strings Popular with fiscal federalism Block Grants - Fed. Gov?t still gives money but without as many restrictions - states have more freedom on how the money is spent Examples of Categorical Grants 1. Highway Act of 1916 ? Pres. Wilson used Federal money to build highways 2. Equal Opportunity Act of 1982 ? Federal money given to state and local governments to promote 3. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 1964 4. Drinking Age (21) tied to funding for maintenance of interstate highways Examples of Block Grants ?New Federalism? of Nixon and Reagan ? wanted to move decision making to local level ( favored small national government)

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