State-federal relations: Obstructive or constructive federalism?

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  • The 2014 mid-term elections magnified the polarization between the political parties in Washington, D.C., and between blue and red states. In that respect, the elections signaled continuity in American federalism. Despite their congressional victories, lacking the presidency, Republicans are not in a position to effect major intergovernmental change. Increased Republican strength in the states will heighten state-federal conflicts over core Republican issues, while predominantly Democratic states generally will support federal policies endorsed by President Barack Obama. Whether one regards this state of affairs as obstructive or constructive federalism depends on one's point of view.
TitleState-federal relations: Obstructive or constructive federalism?
CreatorKincaid, John
SourceBook of the States
Academic DepartmentGovernment & Law
DivisionSocial Sciences
OrganizationLafayette College
Date Issued2015
Date Available2015-10-22T14:54:33Z
TypePart of Book
LanguageEnglish
Bibliographic CitationKincaid, J. (2015) "State-federal relations: Obstructive or constructive federalism?" Book of the States, 2015. Lexington, KY: The Council of State Governments, pp. 25-35.
Standard IdentifierHandle 10385/2043
Permalinkhttp://hdl.handle.net/10385/2043
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