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
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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 federalism? When did it dominate American politics?
2. How would you define cooperative federalism? When did it dominate American politics?
3. How does the layer cake/marble cake metaphor apply to these two forms of federalism?
4. What features of the Constitution are relevant in the debate between dual and cooperative federalism?
5. What caused the shift in the 1930s from dual to cooperative federalism?

Check for Understanding: Take this 10 question Quia quiz to see if you understand the differences between dual and cooperative federalism. Remember to put your hour # before your last name (ex. 1Gates)