Wednesday 2/10/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 23)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/10/16 – 2/12/16    Notes In our ________ system of government, the government shares powers between three levels: Federal Confederal Parliamentary Unitary

Thursday 2/11/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 23)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/10/16 – 2/12/16    Notes Who would a citizen contact about a problem with the city roads? The county commissioner The president The governor The mayor

Friday 2/12/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 23)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/10/16 – 2/12/16    Notes Betty owns a small store in downtown Deland. She hears that at the next city council meeting, the mayor will propose limiting the amount of time that people can park on the streets in the business district. Betty is afraid that if the city council approves the proposal, her business will suffer. Which of the following should be Betty’s first step in attempting to resolve this issue? A. Prepare a map of the available downtown parking spaces B. Present an alternative proposal at the next council meeting C. Call council members with concerns about the proposed policy D. Survey downtown businesses to determine their thoughts on the issue

Definition: 10th Amendment – anything that the constitution doesn’t say that the federal government can do, should be left up to the states, or to the people. Definition: Article VI (6) – Supremacy Clause – This basically states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

1. The 10th Amendment describes the constitutional principle of federalism, where the federal and state governments share power. The Supremacy Clause comes into play because states cannot pass laws that conflict with the U.S. Constitution, because the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land. 2. James Madison included the amendment to make sure that any powers not specifically given to the national government, went to the states. Even though the Constitution strengthened the power of the central government, he also did not want to completely minimize the power of the states.

Tuesday 2/16/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 24)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/16/16 – 2/19/16    Notes Determine if a delegated, concurrent, or reserved power is being expressed… The state of Montana borders Canada. If a conflict occurs between Montana and Canada, can Montana declare war on Canada? Why or why not? What is this an example of? If a teacher living in Florida would like to move and teach in Texas, he or she would need to pass one or more exams in order to be certified to teach in Texas. What is this an example of? After Superstorm Sandy in Oct. 2012, President Obama worked with Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey and pledged federal support to help repair the massive storm damage throughout the state. What is this an example of?

Federal Powers Declare war Manage relations with other nations Coin money Declare war Manage relations with other nations Punish money counterfeiters Create a military Make naturalization rules for immigrants to become U.S. citizens Establish post offices

Concurrent Powers Collect taxes Borrow money Provide for the general welfare Legislate and enforce laws Create and maintain court systems

Reserved Powers Establish local governments Regulate the practice of medicine and law Provide for the health, safety, and education of citizens Ratify amendments to the state constitutions Keep all powers not granted to the federal government ( 10th amendment)

Figuring out Functions Directions: with a partner… Decide which level or levels (federal, state, or local) of government has the power to deal with each of the questions on the list. What type of power they have to deal with the issue (delegated, reserved, concurrent). Write the number of the question in the blank circles found on the graphic organizer.

Wednesday 2/17/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 24)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/16/16 – 2/19/16    Notes What do delegated and enumerated powers have in common? They are both terms used to describe the powers of the state governments. They are both terms used to describe the powers of the federal government. They are both terms used to describe the powers shared by the federal and state governments. Both terms refer to the powers reserved to the states in the 10th amendment.

Thursday 2/18/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 24)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/16/16 – 2/19/16    Notes Which service completes the Venn diagram? a. Regulating taxicabs b. Creating a police force c. Regulating savings banks d. Issuing driver licenses

Friday 2/19/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 24)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/16/16 – 2/19/16    Notes Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution? A. Both levels of government allow for the election of judges. B. Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties. C. Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes. D. Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.

Monday 2/22/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 25)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/22/16 – 2/24/16    Notes What does The Bill of Rights and the Florida Declaration of Rights have in common? Both set up a framework for the government Both guarantee individual freedoms Both establish citizenship laws Both have detailed laws concerning public education and local government

OP 6 – Federalism What is the purpose of a Constitution? The purpose of the U.S. Constitution and the state constitutions is to provide a framework for how power will be divided between levels of government.

OP 6 – Federalism 27 Amendments 100+ Amendments The United States Constitution Florida’s Constitution Preamble 7 Articles 12 Articles Article I = Declaration of Rights 27 Amendments Amendments 1-10 = Bill of Rights Added to appease the Anti-Federalists 100+ Amendments

United States Constitution OP 6 – Federalism United States Constitution Florida Constitution We the People… of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. We the people… of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution

Florida Declaration of Rights Conformity Repeats the rights and freedoms found in the 1st - 8th amendments to the Bill of Rights. Additions Guarantees residents of FL the following rights and freedoms: Right to bear arms Due process Searches & seizures Rights of the accused Marriage defined Right of privacy Habeas corpus Right to work https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Constitution#A1S06

Amending the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution OP 6 – Federalism Amending the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution Amended by elected legislators. Needs ¾ of the state legislatures to ratify an amendment. ¾ out of 50 states = 38 ¾ = 75% of states Amended by voters. 60% of the voters needed to ratify a proposed amendment. There are approximately 11,993,496 registered voters in Florida. Volusia has 337,087 http://dos.myflorida.com/elections/data-statistics/voter-registration-statistics/voter-registration-monthly-reports/voter-registration-current-by-county/

OP 6 – Federalism Similarities Differences Both have a preamble, articles, and amendments. FL Declaration of Rights (like Bill of Rights). Both have 3 branches Process for passing a law in FL is similar to Congress. Courts: Federal = 3 levels, FL = 4 levels Elected Cabinet in FL FL Constitution is easier to amend: voters can propose amendments 60% of voters must approve for adoption No pocket veto

Tuesday 2/23/2016 What conclusion can be drawn from the headline? Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 25)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/22/16 – 2/24/16    Notes What conclusion can be drawn from the headline? Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives. Citizens can be directly involved in policy making. Only elected officials may change constitutions. Only elected officials make policy.

“Federal” Quiz The division of power between a central government and state governments is called ______________. Federal power is divided among three branches of government: the _________, _________, and __________ branches. Powers which are shared between the Federal government and state governments are called _____________ powers. Concurrent Expressed Implied

“Comparing Constitutions” Quiz Does Florida have its own state constitution, or does it use the U.S. Constitution, or is it both? Who has the power to make laws about driver’s licenses? a. Federal Government b. State Government c. Local Government Who leads the state government? The President A Governor A Mayor

Wednesday 2/24/2016 Organizing Principle Federalism OP # 6 Topic: Gatoraides (Week 25)   Questions/Main Ideas Date: 2/22/16 – 2/24/16    Notes Who would vote on an amendment to reduce class sizes in the state of Florida? Florida House of Reps Florida Senate Governor Florida’s Voters