Federalism A system of shared powers between the Federal (National) and State governments
The Basics There are 3 different types of power. Each have the power to accomplish specific tasks: Federal/National (Delegated) Powers delegated to the Federal Government Shared (Concurrent) Powers shared by the Federal and State Governments State (Reserved) Powers reserved for the State Government
Supremacy Clause The national laws under the Constitution are the laws of the land. The state laws can not go against the federal laws. The Federal laws always beat out the state law because it is supreme.
Federalism National (Federal) Shared State Delegated Power Concurrent Powers Reserved Powers
Examples of powers Coining Money – to make money is obviously a national power. (Federal Reserve Note- look at a dollar) Marriage Laws- Powers that belong to the state
Guess who has the power with your desk partner. Declare War
Collect Taxes
Post Offices
Establish Courts
Establish Schools
Provide for Public Safety
Death Penalty
Maintained Armed Forces
Conduct Elections
More Questions Establish local government Borrow $ (money) Punish Crimes Establish Foreign Policy
Set up banks Regulate State commerce Regulate Interstate trade