Understanding Federalism. Based on the section, Picket-Fence Federalism,” in Denhardt, Chapter 3″ Please respond to the following:

Give your own interpretation of picket-fence federalism. List and explain at least three strategies states used to respond to welfare reform following the implementation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996. Relate your answer specifically to state discretionary rule-making and changes in the categorization of case studies.