Chapter three Q&A

1. Is a strong national government necessary or should the state governments have an equal share of power? Why?

The states should have equal power because in turn the people may have more power. When the government has more power the possibility of power being shifted solely to the governement, to a certain part of the government, or a certain person in the government is more possible.


 2. National power increased during the Great Depression but then power began to shift back to the states (somewhat) during the Reagan administration? Why did that happen and is that shift appropriate?

Reagan supported New Federalism and believed the government was not the solution to any problems in the nation so he made some cuts and change to give the states some more power. I believe teh shift was appropriate because obviously the government being more in charge wasn't working so it was time to try a new approach.

3. Education stirs much discussion relating to the issue of federalism. Should the national government regulate education or is it a matter best left to state and local governments? Why?

The federal government should have a small say in it, but most of it should be left to state and local governments because each area and state has different needs when it comes to education, for example a school in clinton,TN isn't going to have the issues and needs as a school in Los Angeles, California. So for the federal government to control it all wouldn't be as successful because they may look at it as all areas and schools are the same.

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