Several topics deal with federal funding influence or tension that can exist between the federal and state governments. Some examples could include issues dealing with the costs of the ongoing pandemic, highway funds, legal drinking age, federal financial aid and military recruitment on campuses, and law enforcement money grants being linked to cooperation of local and state government on immigration issues. Select any federalism funding issue (except healthcare that was discussed in the other discussion forum) and answer ALL of the following questions:
State the issue that you have chosen to discuss and why
State what part of the Constitution gives a certain part of government the power to make decisions in this area
Which part of government should be making decisions in the area you have selected and why?
What are the benefits and detriments to each part of government making decisions?
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