Federalism: Federal, state and local governments working together Mr. Raymond’s Civics EOC Academy
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Benchmarks: Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments. Illustrate the lawmaking process at the local, state, and federal levels. Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services. Attn: Teachers, this PowerPoint, lesson plans, activities & worksheets are available @ Teachers Pay Teachers, $1.99 – Mr. Raymond’s Civics EOC Academy
We live under three governments: Federalism National (Federal) State Local We live under three governments:
Federalism National Government: Military Treaties Interstate Highways The Environment Welfare Programs State Governments Marriage Drivers License Education State Roads Public Safety
National - Federal
State Government
Local Government
Federalism – Power is shared between the national & state governments
Federal System of Government
The Feds of Federalism Federal = National Government Federalist = favored the Constitution & strong federal government Articles of Confederation = America’s first Constitution Federal System = Federalism, central (national) & regional (state) governments share power
Constitutional relationship between federal & state governments Amendment X – Powers not given to the national government are reserved to the states
Constitutional relationship between national & state governments Article VI of the U.S. Constitution states that the Constitution & Federal Laws are the “supreme law of the land & superior to state laws
State Constitutions – Rulebook for State Governments Florida’s Constitution
Division of Powers
Power to create governments US Constitution created the Federal Government U.S. Congress Creates States State Governments Create Counties, Cities & Towns Counties, Cities, & Towns run local governments
Three Levels of Government Federal (National), State, Local
Three Branches of Government U.S. Congress President U.S. Supreme Court Three Levels of Government Florida Legislature Governor Florida Supreme Court Orlando City Council Mayor County Court Legislative Executive Judicial
Lawmaking on the Three Levels National Law Examples: Civil Rights Act of 1964 – ended segregation Affordable Health Care Act - all Americans must have health insurance U.S. Congress State Laws: Statutes, constitutional, regulatory, amendments, common law… Thousands of laws from everything from murder to speed limits… Three Levels of Government Florida Legislature Local Laws – Ordinances: Examples: Curfew, bike helmets, sound ordinances, etc. Orlando City Council Legislative
Lawmaking on the Three Levels Two House Congress - House of Representatives & Senate U.S. Congress Florida Two House Legislature - House of Representatives & Senate Florida Legislature City / Town Council – usually includes mayor and elected council members Legislative Tampa City Council
Executive Branch – 3 Levels President, Vice President, Appointed Cabinet, Federal Agencies, Armed Forces President Three Levels of Government Governor, Lieutenant Governor, elected Cabinet, State Agencies, State National Guard, State Police Governor Mayor, local agencies, local police Mayor Executive
Judicial Branch – National & State
Levels of Government
Federalists v. Anti-Federalists Strong National Government Strong State Government
Democrats v. Republicans Strong National Government Strong State Government
Size of the national government in 1800 About 150 employees in 1800, today about 4 million
Size of Federal Government Increases before 1932 Following the Civil War 1870s Progressive Era early 1900s
The New Deal under FDR 1932 - 1940 Following the Civil War 1870s Progressive Era early 1900s
The “Elastic Clause” and Commerce Clause – Stretching Federal Power “Commerce Clause” to end segregation, child labor, and reform health care
But first let’s review… Up Next: State Constitutions & Local Governments But first let’s review…
What do you call the system in which power is shared between the National and State governments? Federalism
What are the three levels of government? National (Federal), State & Local
What do you call powers that are shared between the federal & state governments? Concurrent
What do you call powers that are left for the states? Reserved
Which amendment reserved powers to the states? Amendment X
Name one “concurrent” power? Power to tax, create courts, make & enforce laws, borrow $, provide for the general welfare…
Which level provides licenses and education? The State
Which level provides garbage collection and schools? Local
Which level prints money and makes treaties? Federal or National
What is the executive called on the state level? Governor
What is the executive called on the local level? Mayor
The Great Depression & FDR’s New Deal What event & program is known for greatly increasing the size of the federal government? The Great Depression & FDR’s New Deal
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