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Federalism

Visual Representation Term Definition Visual Representation Federal Government the organization through which political authority is exercised at the national level, government of the United States State Government the organization through which political authority is exercised at the state level, government of a specific state Local Government the governing body of a municipality or county Focus Copy the following chart into your spiral Complete the Chart (create a Visual Representatio n)

Federalism: Federalism is a system of government where power is divided and shared between the federal (national) government, the state government and local government. Federalism is a core democratic principle of our government. In a federal system, the power of the government is distributed to different levels of government: national (federal), state, and local. The national government is also referred to as the federal government.

Define In your own words define Federalism Share with a neighbor What is it? How does it work? Share with a neighbor Is their definition correct? Give them feedback (what can they correct?)

Constitution (http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution#article-list) Reserved Power State Begins with “S” There is a “S” in reserved There is NO “S” in Enumerated or delegated Click “Explore”

Constitution - 10th Amendment Included in the Bill of Rights to further define the balance of power between the federal government and the states. Federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the U.S. Constitution. Some of the powers of the federal government: power to declare war collect taxes regulate interstate business activities

Constitution - 10th Amendment Any power not listed is left to the states or the people. Does not specify what the state powers are U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that laws affecting marriage, divorce, adoption, commerce that occurs within a state’s borders, and local law enforcement are among the powers specifically reserved to the states or the people.

Who has the Power? Who is going to keep people safe from speeding cars (speed limits)? Who is going to protect us from foreign invasion or threats? There is a pothole in the street outside my house. Who should I talk to? A group of people want to establish a new city. Who should they talk to? Who decides who might get married legally?

Who has the Power? Who resolves conflicts between states? My garbage hasn’t been picked up in two weeks, who do I talk to about this issue? Who makes sure that the country’s economy is safe and stable? My taxes keep going up! Who can I talk to about this? Who is in charge of passing laws around here?