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Define the term federalism and compare and contrast it with unitary and confederation governments. Give examples of each. All 3 derive power from something or someone?. Ans    Federalim: derives power from the people (United States), Unitary: derives power from the national government (Today's Russia, 80 % of today's Constitutions), Confederation: derives power from the the states (the early american colonies were a confederation).According to the supremacy clause, what three items are the supreme law of the land? The Three items are : a) The U.S. Constitution, b) the laws of the United States and c) its TreatiesWhat are block grants? Block Grants are broad grants to the states for specific activites with few attached strings.What is TANF? Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. This welfare program was initiated by Bill Clinton when he signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 into law. TANF gives the states much power to administer welfare.What is federalism, and why is it important? Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a national government and the state governments. It is important because it brings a balance of power by allowing states to make their own laws and still keeping the national government as the supreme decider for situations when conflict arises and national unity is in jeopardy.What is the supremacy clause? The supremacy clause states that the national law is absolute to all oher laws passed by states or by any other subdivision or government.Explain the doctrine and implications of implied powers. Some of the founders like Alexander Hamilton believed that it simply wasnt possible to list all the powers that the government could be allowed, therefore what could be "implied" from the powers specifically stated was constitutional. Implied powers was the name these powers were given, powers not specificallystated but could be infered from what powers were specifically stated are allowed the national government.What is full faith and credit? Full faith and credit makes sure judicial decrees and contracts made in one state will be binding and enforeable in any other state. (still recoginzed in other states.)Discuss federalism under the Bush Administration. When George W. Bush came to power, he didn't see September 11th coming. But as a result, the role of the national government heavily increased. Also, as government spending increased, so did the budget deficit. Bush proposed things like a new Cabinet department, The Department of Homeland Security, and federalizing thousands of airport security personel. Federal requirements were also evident in other domestic aspects like education (No Child Left Behind Act).