Do Now: What is FEDERALISM 10/22/18 Aim: How did the Constitution divide power between the federal government and state governments? Do Now: What is FEDERALISM Homework- Preamble goals of Constitution.

Federalism is the division of power between the federal (national) government and the state governments What do you think is the purpose of dividing the powers between the state and federal government?

Types of Powers under Federalism: A. Delegated Powers - powers assigned by Constitution to the federal government.

B. Reserved Powers - powers left to the state governments Gay marriage ruling. The US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States. It means the 14 states with bans on same-sex marriage will no longer be able to enforce them. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that the plaintiffs asked "for equal dignity in the eyes of the law .Jun 27, 2015 B. Reserved Powers - powers left to the state governments

C. Concurrent Powers - powers shared by both the federal government and state governments

What powers do you believe would be denied to the government? D. Denied Powers - those powers which are denied from the federal government, state governments or both. What powers do you believe would be denied to the government? National Government State Governments * May not violate the Bill of Rights * May not impose export taxes among states * May not use money from the Treasury without the passage and approval of an appropriations bill * May not change state boundaries * May not enter into treaties with other countries * May not print money * May not tax imports or exports * May not impair obligations of contracts * May not suspend a person's rights without due process

The Supremacy Clause, establishes the U. S The Supremacy Clause, establishes the U.S. Constitution, federal statutes, and U.S. Treaties as "the supreme law of the land." Why did the founding Fathers include the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution?

Why is an equal balance of power between the state and federal government needed?

Reserved=State Delegated = Federal Reserved=State Concurrent = Both Supremacy Clause Reserved=State

Example of a Country with no Constitution and NO Limit on Presidential Power. Mr. Kenyatta is accused of five counts of crimes against humanity linked to his alleged involvement in Kenya’s post-election violence almost seven years ago, all of which he denies.

How did the founding fathers make sure that the President doesn’t become to powerful? U.S. Attorney General

Closing Question: Why is an equal balance of power between the state and federal government needed?