Tension Between the Layers
[WLOs: 1, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4]
This week you learned about the multiple vertical layers of government: national, state, county, parish, and municipal. The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution specifically states that the national government only has the powers agreed to by the states; some of those are specifically delegated, some are implied, and others are inherent. The Constitution also clearly identifies those powers that are reserved for the states. This division of power was crafted to provide checks and to balance the power of each of the levels against the others. According to the Article VI of the Constitution, the supremacy clause indicates that states should not be able to write laws that are contrary to national law, which is referred to as the preemption doctrine, but we have seen examples of just that in recent years. Examples include legalizing marijuana in many states and legalizing prostitution in Nevada. Often it comes down to who enforces which law when and where.
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review:
“Big Questions” About Intergovernmental Relations and Management: Who Will Address Them?
Contemporary Intergovernmental Relations
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Federalism in the United States | US Government and Civics | Khan Academy
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What Is Intergovernmental Relations?
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You are also strongly encouraged to review the recommended resources as they may assist you by providing different perspectives and insight into how decisions on land use shape communities.
This paper is your opportunity explore the division of power between the different levels of government and evaluate the benefits of a strong centralized government as opposed to decentralized government which would mean states retained more power and or control.
In your paper,
Analyze the division of power between the central (national) government and states.
Assess whether the powers not specifically delegated to the federal government should be allocated to the states.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages that the current division of powers between the national and state governments pose to the creation of sound public policy.
The Tension Between the Layers paper
Must be at least 750 words in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style
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as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word
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resource.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Student’s name
Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice
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resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions
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and Writing a Thesis Statement
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, refer to the Writing Center resources.
Must use at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
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table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view Quick and Easy Library Research
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tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper
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guide.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References List
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resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
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