Dual Federalism & Cooperative Federalism
Homework: Read 58-68 in Edwards Homework : Read Devil in Devolution (for Tuesday) Unit 1 Exam next week! Unit 1 Identification Terms ______________________________________________________ Learning Objective: CON-2.B: Explain how the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time. Dual & Cooperative Federalism Federalism can take many different forms. Dual federalism and cooperative federalism are historically the two main descriptors of how federalism has worked in the United States. Read this page on dual and cooperative federalism and this one on the differences between dual and cooperative federalism to get a better understanding of the differences between the two. As you read, take notes (using a double-column chart) about the significant points and differences between the two. Cliff Notes also has a nice summary of dual and cooperative federalism . Key questions: 1. How would you define dual fed...
