Who's in charge of lifting U.S. lockdowns?
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 09:40
in Mathematics & Economics
In a nation with more than 90,000 governments, responses to the coronavirus pandemic have highlighted the challenges posed by the United States' system of federalism, where significant power rests with states and local governments. Wisconsin's Supreme Court just overturned their governor's order for residents to stay at home—and then several cities and counties imposed their own restrictions, very similar to the governor's rules.