Objectives Students will be able to define duties of the federal and state governments Students will identify clauses in the constitution that determine who makes decisions. You will be able to identify and explain the duties states have to the federal government and each other. Identify the specific responsibilities the Fed has to the states.
Federalism The Division of Power
Founding Fathers’ Dilemma Need a strong central Govt. Preserve power of states Limit Government
Dual System of Government Level with own authority Operate over same people and territory at same time Local action for local issues National action for national issue
Marriage Laws: State
Liquor Laws: State
Health and death related Laws: State
Sales tax laws: State
National Defense: Central Government
Federalism Guidelines Supremacy Clause Constitution above all other laws Central Govt. is supreme in a conflict
City and County Laws State Laws
State Constitution Acts of Congress
US Constitution
Supreme Court Umpire Applies supremacy clause in case of conflict Federalism Guidelines
McCulloch v. Maryland Md. attempted to tax national bank SC rules cannot tax national institution: Supremacy clause Federalism Guidelines Supreme Court cont.
National Govt. obligations to the states 1. Republican Form of Government
2. Protection against invasion and disorder National Govt. obligations to the states
3. Territorial Integrity— National Govt. obligations to the states recognize borders of states
Cooperative Federalism
Central Govt. State Govt. Grant in Aide Programs Revenue Sharing Law Enforcement Operate Natl. Elections Immigration
Interstate Relations Full Faith and Credit Uphold decisions made by other states
Extradition Interstate Relations
Privileges and Immunities All states must recognize rights of all Americans No unfair distinctions for out of state residents Interstate Relations