Introduction A federal system with two strong levels of government—national and state—provides opportunities for political participation, access to government leaders, and lessens the risk of one party having a monopoly of political power. Federalism, however, provides a "sibling rivalry" of debate over public policy. States want to decide their own policies. The national government also wants to steer policy. If the national government is successful at passing a policy, does it also provide funds to the states to implement that policy? What if that policy is a low priority for a state with a tight budget? In this activity, you will learn how the National Governors Association views these same types of questions.
Destination Title: Importance of Federalism
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