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Federalism

Discover the concept of federalism, a system of government that distributes authority between multiple levels of government, and its impact on democracy. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of federalism, including increased opportunities for political participation, diverse policy options, and the potential challenges it poses for resource allocation and national decision-making.

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Federalism

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  1. Federalism

  2. What is Federalism? It is a way of organizing a nation so that two or more levels of government have formal authority over the same area and people.

  3. Most governments today are not federal but unitary governments in which all power resides in the central government.

  4. Types of Government 1. Federal 2. State 3. Local

  5. Federalism and Democracy Did the founders make the right move in creating a federal system?

  6. Advantages for Democracy 1. More opportunities for participation in politics. 2. Increased access to government. 3. Allows an economic interest concentrated in a state to exercise substantial influence in the election of officials, from that state.

  7. Advantages for Democracy 4. Diversity of opinion within the country can be reflected in different public policies in the states (i.e. Texans can vote for the death penalty, Wisconsin can abolish it). 5. Reduces decision-making and conflict at the national level.

  8. Disadvantages for Democracy 1. States differ on resources they can devote to services such as education. 2. States with generous welfare benefits attract people from states with lower benefits. 3. Local interests can thwart national majority support of certain policies (i.e. segregation in South in the 1950s/60s). 4. The sheer number of governments (over 86,000) can lead to hyperpluralism.

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