Fiscal federalism
CLEP American Government, Chapter 6 Fiscal federalism Fiscal federalism studies how taxing, spending, grants, and mandates shape relations among levels of government. National money can influence state priorities even when states administer programs. Because the national government has greater revenue capacity, federal dollars can shape policy beyond programs directly administered in Washington. States weigh the […]
Cooperative federalism
CLEP American Government, Chapter 6 Cooperative federalism Cooperative federalism joins national funding or standards with state administration, producing shared programs and bargaining. It is often described as marble-cake federalism. The marble-cake metaphor captures interdependence: Congress may provide money and minimum standards, states may design plans and administer benefits, and local agencies may deliver services. Cooperation […]
