USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -As a policy theme, New Federalism typically involves the federal government providing block grants to the states to resolve a social issue. The federal government then monitors outcomes but provides broad discretion to the states for how the programs are implemented.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since 1996 state and local governments derived approximately 45 percent of revenues from taxes, 18 percent of revenues from the federal government, and approximately 25 percent from service and utility charges.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Desegregation of Schools, Legacy of Parks, and Community Development Block Grants are all examples of New Federalism policy in action.

Detailed explanation-4: -The New Federalism sought to bring government closer to the people and to return a larger share of the nation’s responsibilities and decision making to the states and localities.