Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Identify and categorize theories and models of federalism.
• Articulate the difference between federalism and intergovernmental relations and explain the relationship between the two fields of study.
• Analyze which model of federalism best represents the American intergovernmental system.
• Evaluate how American politics affects decentralization and centralization between levels of government in the intergovernmental system.

Reading & Study

• Elazar: Preface, chs.1-2
• O’Toole & Christensen: chs. 1–2
• Presentation: Theories of Federalism- BY Dr. Emily Ferkaluk:
  

  to cite this presentation, please use this format:  Ferkaluk, Emily. (accessed 2021). Week One  Presentation: Theories of Federalism

Overview

In the field of federalism and intergovernmental relations, the Christian statesman should reason and make decisions about policy according to the Scripture, Christian morality, and the founding constitutional principles of limited government. Toward that end, the Discussion assignment’s purpose is to develop some of those skills the Christian statesman needs as he reasons and takes a position on policies related to federalism and intergovernmental relations. To aid in that goal, each of the three Discussion assignments focuses on taking a position (the “thesis”) with respect to the assigned question (the “prompt”) and defending that position. The content of these discussions will pertain to assessing both the theories of federalism, and the major changes that have taken place in the federal arrangement in modern times.

Instructions

You will participate in three Discussion assignments.

• –Compose a1000-1250-word essay that cogently addresses and answers the prompt. Provide at least three citations from the required course materials and one reference to Scripture.