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The relationship between national and state government in policymaking has evolved throughout history. Initially, national and state government functions were very distinct. State governments, for example, were responsible for education or transportation policies. The national government limited themselves to the larger issues such

Much of the cooperation that occurred between the national and state governments was a result of the additional monies being provided to the states through such mechanisms as block and categorical grants. States were grateful for the federal funding, but at the same time were concerned about the expectations that such funding carried. Did the money have to be spent is a certain way? Or on certain programs? How would this affect state autonomy in making their own policies?

The relationship between the federal and state governments continues to evolve. While Congress passed the Unfunded Mandates Act to limit the financial impacts on the states, issues continue to arise concerning policy making in a federal system. Recently the issue of national school standards has been raised as a means to ensure primary and seconda

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Approximate Word count = 552
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)