Define cooperative federalism and policy capacity. Then discuss how cooperative federalism has led to a growing need for policy capacity at the state level.
What will be an ideal response?
Cooperative federalism is shared responsibility for policy between the federal and state governments. Now states must be able to make effective policy as well. States vary in their level of policy capacity.
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A) 5 percent B) 7 percent C) 10 percent D) 12 percent
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 abolished the older “fairness doctrine” that had been in effect since 1950. The ruling deregulated the information industry. What effect did this deregulation have on the Federal Communications Commission?
a. The FCC was no longer needed and was disbanded. b. It transformed the FCC into a law enforcement agency. c. It shifted the emphasis of government policy from regulating to facilitating competition. d. The FCC became a moderator of disputes between media outlets. e. The FCC was transformed into a labor union of sorts which acted as an advocate for customers of the media.
A device used in some states that allows for citizens to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot for voter approval or rejection is called a/an ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).