Shelby County v. Holder, 570 U.S. 2 (2013)
1. This case deals with principles of federalism. What is federalism and does the Court strengthen it or weaken it in this case?
2. What is the “principle of equal sovereignty”?
3. Does the majority’s reasoning in this case reflect originalist jurisprudence or living constitution jurisprudence?
INS v. Chada, 462 U.S. 919 (1983)
1. What is the legislative veto?
2. What was the Court’s reasoning in this decision?
3. Are any of the three branches of the federal government strengthened or weakened by this decision?
Chevron v. NRDC, 467 U.S. 837 (1984)
1. What was the legal question that Court was trying to answer in this case?
2. Since Chevron was decided the Court and commentators have used the phrase “administrative deference” or “Chevron deference”. What does this mean?
3. Big Think Question: What implications, if any, does administrative government, including Chevron deference, have regarding the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers?
Charles J. Cooper, “Confronting the Administrative State,” National Affairs No. 25 (Fall 2015): 96-108.
(https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/confronting-the-administrative-state
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1. What is Cooper’s thesis and what evidence is used to support it?
2. Do you agree with Cooper’s argument? Explain.
Robert Jay Dilger, “Federal Grants-in-Aid: An Historical Perspective on Contemporary Issues” (Congressional Research Service) (2010) (posted on Canvas under “Files”).
1. Name and briefly define the “mechanisms” for federal aid.
2. How does Congress manage and confirm that money it provides to the states is being spent in the manner it wished?
3. What was the “devolution revolution” concept? Why did it not occur?
Michael Greenstone and James H. Stock, “The Right Discount Rate for Regulatory Costs and Benefits,” Wall Street Journal (Mar. 4, 2021) https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-right-discount-rate-for-regulatory-costs-and-benefits-11614870636?st=dmfz8yozankfyaw&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
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If the WSJ link brings you to a paywall, then look up the article in the MSU Library’s databases for periodicals.
1. What is the “discount rate” referred to in the article?
2. What do the authors want to happen regarding the discount rate and why?
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