Reading Reflection 3: Federalism

Instructions

Visit the Rockefeller Institute of Governments

report. Ensure you understand that fiscal federalism involves the federal government using federal funds to influence state policies. Review the data on which states pay more in federal taxes than they receive in federal expenditures and vice versa.

Reflect on the findings and answer the questions:

• Why would you think some states pay more in federal taxes than they receive in government spending?
• Why might some states receive significantly more in federal expenditures than their citizens pay in federal taxes?

Submission

• Two paragraphs (4-6) sentences each paragraph.

Reading Reflection Checklist

1. Content and Clarity: Fully addresses all requirements listed in the assignment. Clearly and accurately describes relevant concepts in detail.
2. Reflection: Demonstrates a thorough and detailed awareness of how the readings and resources connect to their own experience(s).
3. Organization and Flow: Well-written and clearly organized.
4. Depth: Addresses the complexity of the problem, answers the important question(s), and avoids oversimplifying when making connections.
5. Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling: Free from grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling errors.