Federalism Ms. Bybee Government

What Do You Think? What decisions do you believe your parents should make for you? What decisions should you be able to make yourself? What decisions should be made cooperatively? Use for warm up?

What is Federalism? Federalism: a political system where local government units can make final decisions regarding some governmental activities and whose existence is protected In other words, Federalism is shared governing between the State and National governments.

Federal & State Powers In general, the federal government has power over economic issues, the military and defense. In general, state governments have power over social, moral, and family issues.

More Questions to Consider Did every student in the class have the same perspective about who might make certain decisions? Have you and your parents or guardians ever had a conflict over who gets to make certain decisions? Why is it important that some decisions are made exclusively by parents or guardians? The division of power between teenagers and parents is similar to the division of power between the states and the federal government. This division of government power is known as federalism.

The History Behind Federalism The Federalists- Supported the ratification of United States Constitution in 1787. The Anti-Federalists- Were concerned state’s rights would be over run by the new U.S. Constitution. The Federalist Papers- Written by Madison, Hamilton and Jay in support of the U.S. Constitution.

Different Levels of Government Who would you include at the legislative, executive and judicial branches in each level of government? Local Government- State Government- Federal Government-

Reserved Powers Powers reserved to the states

Delegated Powers Powers delegated to the federal government

Concurrent Powers Shared powers

Federalism

Who has the power to…? Charter banks Coin money Conduct elections Conduct foreign relations Establish post offices Admit new states Borrow money Make and enforce laws Regulate INTERstate trade Declare war Establish courts inferior to the Supreme Court Support the military Establish states militia Levy and collect taxes Ratify the Constitution Regulate INTRAstate trade In groups, work together to decide if the power is delegated, reserved or concurrent.

Delegated Powers Coin money Establish Post offices Regulate INTERstate trade Maintain armed forces Grant patents and copyrights Conduct foreign relations Admit new states Declare war

Reserved Powers Conduct elections Establish local government Regulate INTRAstate trade Ratify the Constitution

Concurrent Powers Tax Maintain courts Charter banks Make and enforce laws Borrow money

(Naturally the government can…) Inherent Powers (Naturally the government can…) Acquire territory Recognize foreign states Set immigration policies Protect the U.S. from rebellion

Prohibited Powers of the National Government Tax exports Interfere with the states performing their responsibilities

Prohibited Powers of the State Government Make treaties with foreign governments Printing/coining money Taxing imports or exports Engaging in war

Elastic Clause AKA Necessary and Proper Clause Congress can pass laws as necessary to carry out their authorized powers.

Questions Name one delegated power Name one reserved power Reserved powers belong to the… Name one concurrent power Name one power denied to the states Name one power denied to the federal government Change to clicker quiz

Define Federalism What is the history of Federalism? Hint: Think of our Founding Fathers After reading and learning about Federalism define it in your own words. Give an example of Federalism that occurs on a regular basis. Give an example of Federalism that has occurred recently.

How Does Federalism Connect to… Nuclear Waste? Teen Driving Laws? Abortion? Medical Marijuana? Hurricane Katrina? Article activity

Why is… Federalism in the United States an evolving relationship between U.S. state governments and the federal government of the United States?