POLI 2051 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Cooperative Federalism, Equal Protection Clause, Concurrent Powers
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Federalism a system in which governmental powers are divided between a central government and smaller units, such as states. Unitary system a system in which a central government has complete power over its constituent units or states. Tenth amendment says that those powers not given to the federal government and not prohibited to the states are reserved for the states and the people (reservation clause) Concurrent powers - powers under the constitution that are shared by the federal government and the states. Horizontal federalism term used to refer to the relationships among the states. Interstate compacts agreements among states to cooperate on solving mutual problems; requires approval by congress. Nationalist position the view of american federalism that holds that the. Constitution created a system in which the national government is supreme, relative to the states, and that it granted that government a broad range of powers and responsibilities.
