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Section 3 Study Guide

The document outlines key concepts related to American federalism, including the division of powers between federal and state governments, the significance of the Federalist Papers, and the roles of Federalists and Anti-Federalists. It discusses the evolution of federalism, highlighting cooperative federalism, fiscal federalism, unfunded mandates, and devolution. Additionally, it explains various types of grants-in-aid, such as categorical, formula, project, and block grants.

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Section 3 Study Guide

The document outlines key concepts related to American federalism, including the division of powers between federal and state governments, the significance of the Federalist Papers, and the roles of Federalists and Anti-Federalists. It discusses the evolution of federalism, highlighting cooperative federalism, fiscal federalism, unfunded mandates, and devolution. Additionally, it explains various types of grants-in-aid, such as categorical, formula, project, and block grants.

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AP U.S.

Government and Politics

Using the information from this unit and the internet, fill out the study guide below.

American Federalism
Powers Divided

Term/Concept Meaning/Importance

Federalism Federalism is the division of power between the


federal government and state governments.
The Federalists Papers The antifederalists published essays and pamphlets
criticizing various aspects of the Constitution and
urged states not to ratify it. This series of papers is
known as the Federalist Papers.
Anti-Federalists They challenged the increased power of the federal
government granted in the new Constitution.
Dual Federalism The original type of federalism that was introduced by the
framers was known as dual federalism. It lasted until
1930. Also sometimes called Layer Cake Federalism.
Delegated Powers 1. Enumerated powers
2. Implied powers
3. Inherent powers
Reserved Powers Reserved powers are those that are not explicitly given to
the federal governments. They are splled out in the 10th
Amendment to the US Constitution.
Concurrent Powers The powers shared by both the national and state
governments are known as concurrent or cooperative
powers.

Evolution of Federalism

Term/Concept Meaning/Importance
Cooperative Federalism Dual federalism also known as cooperative federalism is
a flexible relationship between the federal and state
governments.
Fiscal Federalism The pattern of appropriating federal funds to state and
local governments.
Unfunded Mandates Congress pass legislation called unfunded mandates
which is legislation that is passed with little or no national
funding to support it
Devolution The final evolution of federalism is devolution which
occurs when the size and the activity of the national
government is scaled back

Grants-in-Aid
Categorical Grants Intended for targeted purposes such as roads schools
and urban development.
Formula Grants Formula grants are a type of categorical grant that
provide funding, but are accompanied by defined rules.
Project Grants Project grants are awarded through a competitive
application process to both states and individuals.
Block Grants Block grants are given to states for general purposes with
very limited restrictions. These block grants are provided
to local communities for specific purposes.

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