Meaning of layer-cake federalism | Babel Free

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“The official, Jonathan Lindley, explained that in old, “layer-cake federalism” Government agencies channeling money to the states were stacked one on the other like the layers of a cake.”

“The classical view of layer-cake federalism presumed that each level of government specialized by function.”

“Think about it: It takes extraordinarily less effort to say Fair Share would force you into a union, force you to pay dues or use those dues for political activities, than it does to be on the defending side arguing the nuances of what collective bargaining and layer-cake federalism mean to average voters.”

“An example of layer-cake federalism is recreation programs such as athletics or instructional programs.”

“Still, the ideals of layer-cake federalism and institutional congruity retain their initial appeal, promising democratic accountability, allocative efficiency and transparency for the citizens. Is the real-life marble-cake federalism thus just a second-best solution to the non-attainable ideal of layer-cake federalism?”

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