Social Sciences and History / Unit 8 SSH 0726 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The States' Fiscal Lever and Local Tax Pressure
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The idea
The Constitution rebalanced the Articles so that both levels had authority and autonomy. Through history the two have worked out shared power, the federal government often using fiscal policy to encourage state compliance. Local governments, dependent on their taxing power, face unique pressure in downturns.
In practice
Grants as the lever; unit 07 names them.
Where people slip
Property taxes fund counties and cities.
Your place on the trail
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