1. Explain the difference between cooperative federalism and the earlier concept of dual sovereignty.
2. Discuss why the debate over the power relationships in a federal union have been a pervasive and persistent issue in American politics.
3. Define and/or explain the following: necessary and proper clause, nullification, commerce clause, spending clause, categorical and block grants, devolution, and implementation.
4. Explain what problems exist with the implementation of grants in the political system.
5. Review and itemize the various types of local governments.
6. Discuss the political relationship between states and their local governments.
7. Review the nature of state and local elections as well as why turnout is lower in these elections when compared to presidential elections.

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