Lowi: Federalism

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Choose an issue that is best resolved by the federal government (or a national policy) and one that is best left to the states or localities. Make an argument about the current division of labor between the federal government and state governments. Should there be more regulation or less, and by whom? Be sure to use arguments and evidence to support your claims rather than simply stating your preference (or opinion). Remember to avoid the 1st person.

Some examples of issues: "Sanctuary Cities," education policy ("Charter Schools" or "Common Core"), Obamacare (ACA), Same-sex marriage, Immigration policy (remember that Alabama and Arizona passed their own laws regarding immigration enforcement that were overturned by the Supreme Court during the Obama Administration, suggesting the federal government had precedence, only to have federal courts stay the implementation of the more recent Trump Administration's travel ban), Legalization of Marijuana, etc.

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Running head: FEDERALISM

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Federalism
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FEDERALISM

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Through Federalism, to relatively autonomous levels of government, the Federal
government and the State governments are established. Over the years, there have been increased
conflicts between these two levels of governments on issues that each can have control over.
Recently, the state of Alabama and Arizona established their different immigration policies
different from those of the federal government. While the federal government sued and
subsequently won the resulting case with the court establishing that the state government has
precedence over immigration policies, the debate over roles which can be best addressed at a
national level and the state level has remained. Policies which have elicited heightened political
commentary have often brought up the issue of the responsibilities of both the federal and states
government. Issues related to migration, education, human rights, and healthcare have been
among hotly contested over, with both the federal and state government claiming to be better
placed to address them. Despite the ever unending conflict between the two levels of government
on who should address what, I bel...


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