New Federalism was a political philosophy that was used in the devolution of power, or aided the transfer of certain powers from the United States federal government back to the states. New Federalism was the theme of the policy, what this entails is the federal government providing grants to states which they in turn use In resolving social issue.
The idea that Reagan connect to is called the "<u>New right</u>" which was as a result of massive change in culture being fulled by the civil rights movement, anti-war protests, a new feminist movement, the sexual revolution, legalized abortion, and the increasing implementation of a liberal political agenda.
<em>The new right movement is all about Reagan conservation based on the case for limited federal government, lower taxes, belief in the individual, and never apologizing for being a conservative.</em>
