Chapter 3: Federalism Chapter 3: Federalism Defining Federalism and Understanding Importance Federalism: A system of shared power between two or more levels of government ?We the People? give some power to state governments, and some power to the federal (central/national) government in D.C. Our government exists to serve us, it must be the best or we would change it. We chose to set up a federal system. Major problems in federal systems: What does each government do? Which government is ?in charge? of the other? What happens when the government argue or disagree? Pros & Cons of Federalism Pros Cons More layers of government = more decision making institutions = easier for citizens to get heard by government
Federalism Notes
Chapter 3: Federalism Chapter 3: Federalism Defining Federalism and Understanding Importance Federalism: A system of shared power between two or more levels of government ?We the People? give some power to state governments, and some power to the federal (central/national) government in D.C. Our government exists to serve us, it must be the best or we would change it. We chose to set up a federal system. Major problems in federal systems: What does each government do? Which government is ?in charge? of the other? What happens when the government argue or disagree? Pros & Cons of Federalism Pros Cons More layers of government = more decision making institutions = easier for citizens to get heard by government
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