Analyze whether federalism, over the last 40 years, has changed due to the increase in federal mandates on state and local governments. In your answer, make sure to use specific examples. You may use the internet to help you with your responses. Each student is responsible for submitting their own response.
Identify three federal mandates that have been enacted since 1980 and briefly describe each mandate you have identified.
What is the objective of the federal government in enacting each of the mandates you have identified?
- How does each of these mandates impact the state and local government budget priorities?
- What are the potential consequences of the removal of each of these mandates? (Please remember that consequences can be both positive and negative)
- In your opinion, are federal mandates effective?
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