Discussion One
Provide and discuss an example of how the federal government uses funding to influence the behavior and policies of local level public safety related programs.
Discussion Two
Considering the concept of federalism, who bears the greatest responsibility for public safety: Federal state or local government? Or does the greatest responsibility for public safety lay elsewhere. Explain your response.
How Do Local Governments Decide on Public Policy in Fiscal Federalism? Tax vs. Expenditure Optimization By MARKO KOETHENBUERGER
Topic Overview
Federalism: U.S. v. the States
Learning Objectives
After completing this session, you will be able to:
Explain how the Constitution distributes power between the national and state governments.
Describe the various types of federalism.
Explain the changes that have occurred in the federal system in the past 200 years.
Summarize the part played by state governments in the contemporary federal system.
Discuss the role of grantinaid programs in the American federal system.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a federal system.