Question

All of the following are characteristics of marble cake federalism EXCEPT Group of answer choices there is greater cooperation between the federal and state governments. the federal government becomes more intrusive in state affairs. there is a greater sharing of responsibilities between federal and state levels. the national government exercised its power independently from the state governments. there are mingled responsibilities and blurred distinctions between the levels of government.

Answer 1

The national government exercises its power independently from state government

Step-by-step explanation:

Federal Government

This is a type of government commonly known. It is a system that lies between the unitary and Confederate forms of government (simply called hybrid). In this system of government, authority is divided between a central government and regional, or sub-divisional governments (that is federal, State and Local)

Advantages of Federal Government

1. Diversity and Experimentation in policy

2.Provided a more considered and viable policy outcome

3. Consider the different ethnic or cultural groupings

4. Encourages public participation in governance.

Types of federalism models

1. Layer cake (dual federalism): This is known as a separate and distinct areas of authority between national, state, and local government. It is simply known as dual federalism where responsibilities of national government and state government are clearly separated

2. Marble cake (cooperative federalism):

In this type of federalism, governmental responsibilities are, at most times swirled or mixed together and there are no distinct layers of responsibility. That is as a cooperative federalism, it is when national policies, state policies, and local policies are intertwined in many areas.

3. Picket fence (creative federalism): This is a close fiscal relations among different levels of governments