Explain the concept of competitive federalism and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of competition among the states.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. A model of federalism in which state and local governments compete for businesses and citizens, who in effect "vote with their feet" by moving to jurisdictions that offer a competitive advantage is known as competitive federalism. An advantage of competitive federalism is that Americans have several variables to consider when they choose a state in which to live. A state that offers more social services or lower taxes may experience an increase in population as people "vote with their feet" to take advantage of that state's laws. The resulting population increases can overwhelm the state's resources and force it to cut social services or raise taxes.
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