I. The Concept of Federalism

A. Unitary, Confederate, and Federal Systems
B. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Federalism

II. The History of U.S. Federalism

A. Early History
B. The Move toward Federalism
C. State-Centered Federalism
D. The Growth of National Power through the Constitution and the Judiciary
E. The Growth of National Power through Congress

III. Intergovernmental Relations

A. Interstate Cooperation
B. Tribal Governments
C. Intergovernmental Financial Relations

IV. Models of Federalism

A. Dual Federalism (1787-1932)
B. Cooperative Federalism (1933-1964)
C. Contemporary Variations on Cooperative Federalism (Since 1964)

V. Federal Purse Strings

A. The Importance of Federal Funds
B. Here's the Check and Here's What to Do with It: Mandates, Pre-Emptions, and Set-Asides

VI. The Future of Federalism