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POS3064-WeekThreeLectureSlides.pptxState-Centered & Dual Federalism
Features of Federalism:
Dispersal of Federal Power
Increased Participation
Policy Diversity
Improved Efficiency
Encourages Policy Responsiveness
Encourages Policy Innovation
Manages Conflict
E.E. Schattschneider
State-Centered Federalism:
1787-1868
The states were the most important units in the American federal system.
Constitutional Legitimacy?
State Authority?
Federalism & Citizenship:
Each state was free to recognize citizenship and award the privileges of citizens.
The Northern economy became industry centered.
The Southern economy became agriculture centered.
The Congressional Balancing Act:
New States join the Union:
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Lincoln & the Republican Party
Dual Federalism:
1868-1913
Federal Supremacy was settled
Delegated Powers
Reserved Powers
Reconstruction & Constitutional Amendments
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
14th Amendment
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Brown v. BOE of Topeka Kansas (1954)
Alexander v. Holmes County (1969)
