Chapter 8 Section 1 Notes Pages 202-206

When the Constitution was ratified, they set up a federal system that divides power between the states and the federal government. Delegated powers- were given to the federal government. Examples: conducting foreign policy, printing money, maintain post office, and defending the country. Reserved powers- The 10th amendments says any power not delegated to the federal government belongs to the people or the states.

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State Powers (reserved) Reserved powers allow state governments to establish rules for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of their states. 1. conducting elections 2. establish and maintain schools 3. provide health, safety, and welfare 4. establish and enforce marriage, traffic, and driving laws 5. control over local governments

Shared powers (concurrent) Concurrent powers are shared by both state and federal governments. 1. taxation 2. establish courts 3. borrow and spend money 4. make and enforce laws

State Constitutions Each of the 50 states has its own constitution. Many state constitutions contain some of the following: -A preamble -A bill of rights - outline the duties of the different branches of state government - provisions for managing state affairs Ex: education, law and order, transpiration -Ways of amending the constitution and list of amendments

Our federal system States have to work with the federal government to make policies, as some time there is overlap between the two levels. Example: the national, state, and even local governments make policies regarding education for the nation’s students.

How states work together -By signing the U.S. Constitution, the states agreed to cooperate with each other. Full faith and credit clause ensures that each state will accept the decisions of civil courts in other states. Example: marriage certificates, birth certificates, wills, contracts, and property deeds issued by one state are accepted by all other states. Extradition- A person who commits a crime cannot escape justice by fleeing to another state, This is the process of returning fugitives.

States work with federal government States also work together with the federal government. Federal and state governments often work together to share the cost of providing wide range of social services to the American people. Examples: different levels of government cooperate to build highways, assist the unemployed, help people with low incomes, and conserve natural resources.