National Government & the 50 States
Nation’s obligations to the states A. Guaranteed a Republican Government B. Invasion & Internal Disorder 1.Attack on 1 state = attack on whole country 2.Internal disorder is when the National Government gets involved
Nation’s obligations to the states 3. Major Disaster Process (FEMA) a. Local government responds b. State responds c. Damage assessment → Major Disaster Declaration d. FEMA evaluates request e. President approves or denies
Nation’s obligations to the states C. Respect for territorial integrity Know and respect territory within state borders
Admitting New States A. Admission Procedure 1.Ask- the people ask congress 2.Enabling Act- make state constitution 3.If congress passes it the state is created B. Conditions for Admission- state on same page as national government
Cooperative Federalism A. Federal Grants-In-Aid 1. Land trust $- Gov’t gives land to sell 2. Based on size, need, & priorities
Cooperative Federalism B. Revenue Sharing* ( )- dividing tax income to other units of government 1. Couldn’t be spent on discriminatory programs *was done away with by the Reagan Administration
Types of Federal Grants Types of Federal Grants 1. Categorical grants a. Can only be used for a specific purpose b. Main source of Fed. aid to state & local governments c. Distributed on project basis d. Examples: Food stamps, Medicaid, road repair, etc.
Types of Federal Grants 2. Block grants- $ granted with only general provisions on how it is to be spent 3. Project grants- competitive awards for innovative, community-based projects and partnerships (ex. Help in researching AIDS)
Other forms of Fed Aid 1. FBI- investigates Federal crimes 2. Army & Air Force- provides protection, aid, and support 3. “lulu payments”- in lieu of property taxes on Fed. lands
State Aid to National Government 1. National Elections- states fund & conduct elections 2. Legalization- courts handle naturalization 3. Federal Criminals- Fed. arrests made by local & state police