About Eric Shangle Expertise I am able to answer questions about the US Government and it's budget cycle, military, manpower, and contracting.
Experience I spent 13 years in the US Navy as an officer. I have a defense-focused MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School emphasizing financial management and manpower.
Education/Credentials MBA, Naval Postgraduate School, 2005
M.A., Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, 2002
B.S., Ocean Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1997
Question Does it matter if the Federal government or the state governments get to decide if the Federal government exceeded its authority? If yes, how?
Answer Lauren,
I am so sorry that it has taken this long to respond to your question. I did not receive notification of its arrival. That is NO excuse though. I am truly sorry.
As for your question, I am not sure if I completely understand what you are asking. Are you talking monetarily as in "authorization"? Or, are you speaking about power?
I first read your question and thought you meant authority as in spending authority. This wouldn't make much sense though. State governments do not take part in the federal budget process. They can receive financial aid and "some" contributions from the federal government in special circumstances though.
As for power, this is a whole other subject. Basically our state and federal government is based upon a series of checks and balances. There are three branches to both governments: Executive, Congress, Judicial. These three parts of our local and federal governments have specific duties and powers.
Which portion of government are you referring to? Are you asking about laws being changed, made, and/or upheld? Are you asking about federal and state military decisions? Are you talking about monetary discretion?
All of the above questions have different answers that play into your original question. Our government is very complex; however it serves its purpose by being so complex.
Please let me know how I can assist you by clarifying your question.
Eric
