Instruction
First Part: Give an example of a horizontal relationship between different levels of government in the U.S. What makes it possible for this relationship to exist? Has this horizontal relationship benefited the public more than if the relationship did not exist? Explain why or why not. (250 words)
Second Part After reading the article "'Big Questions About Intergovernmental Relations and Management: Who Will Address Them?" by Kincaid and Stenberg, choose two of the questions from the article that intrigued you the most. Then in 750-1,000 words, do the following:
•Explain whether the questions still need answering or if they have been addressed by government since the article was published.
•If they have been answered, explain why and how. If they have not been answered, explain what government can do to start finding answers to them.
•Describe the importance of the questions as they relate specifically to state and local governments.
Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
References
2. Balance of Power between the Federal Government and the Individual States
Read “Balance of Power between the Federal Government and the Individual States” from Lombardo from PA Times (2014).
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3. Federalism: Reviewing the State of Intergovernmental Relations
Read “Federalism: Reviewing the State of Intergovernmental Relations” by Blake from PA Times (2014).
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4. Recharging Intergovernmental Relations in the United States
Read “Recharging Intergovernmental Relations in the United States” by Gibbs Springer from PA Times (2014).
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5. The Intersection of Federal and State Health Insurance Regulation
Read “The Intersection of Federal and State Health Insurance Regulation” by Custer from Journal of Financial Service Professionals (2017).
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