Block grants give states and local governments greater freedom in deciding how to spend the national grant money.
Block grants enables local governments and states to enjoy greater freedom when formulating plans on how to spend the national grant funds.
the federal government grants government lands to the states
The term cooperative federalism refers to a concept which national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively to for the common good of all. Under this concept the entities do not make separate policies that clash with each other.
Cooperative federalism is associated with a package of policies that promote collaboration and shared decision-making between the federal government and state governments. This includes policies such as intergovernmental grants, cooperative agreements, and joint programs. The goal is to address national issues while also respecting the authority and expertise of states in implementing policies.
grants-in-aid help fulfill the goal of New Federalism by giving money to the specific state
The goal of New Federalism was to block grants as a way of reducing federal control.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal did sometimes bypass levels of government to distribute funds and implement policies. This was done in large part through grants.
Categorical grants refer to money given for a specific purpose that comes with. Congress in 1994 changed many federal grants into block grants.
Intergovernmental efforts are the norm with the national government enforcing its will in some cases, while states voluntarily comply in other cases. States have voluntarily adopted the proroties of the natinoal government by accepting federal grants, as inthe era of cooperative federalism.
Period when states gained more power over use of federal grants
The New Federalism is a plan implemented under the Nixon administration that transferred some powers previously held by the federal government back to the state level. Factors reflected by the New Federalism were the federal government provide block grants to the states to resolve a social issues and revenue sharing to foster local autonomy by minimizing federal restrictions on the grants.
Duel Federalism: Both the State and Federal levels of government are in their own separate spheres, and do not work together to solve issues. They should be coequal sovereign governments, but within the limits that they both have (States limitations as made by the Constitution).-separate, equal powerCooperative Federalism: State and Federal governments work together to solve issues. Also called "marble-cake."-work togetherNew Federalism: Gives more control over federal programs to state and local levels. Involves more block grants.-gives states more power
The national government should return power to the states.