Federalism Chapter 4, Section 1

What is it?? Layered government Power is separated between central, state and local governments

Why a Federalist System?? Framers didn’t want a strong central government based on the model of a monarch Revolution had been fought for self-government Knew the Articles of Confederation were too weak

Powers of National Government Expressed Power- spelled out in the Constitution(tax, make money, raise and army) Implied Powers- reasonably suggested by other expressed powers(race-related laws and criminal law) Inherent Powers- because it is a sovereign state(regulate immigration, acquire territory

Powers DENIED Expressly- regulate religion or prohibit freedoms Through silence- create public school system for nation or marriage laws

State Power Reserved powers- those not designated to the national government Drinking, marriage, tobacco use age regulations Professional licensing

State Power Denied No treaty or alliances Can’t tax federal government

Concurrent Powers Federal and state power that is shared - levy and collect taxes - condemn private property for public use

Supremacy Clause Article 6, Section 2: Constitution stands above all else in times of conflict