National GOVT Increases Power GOVT Notes 2-5

Reasons for Fed. GOVT Expansion Change from agricultural to technological society Constitution is vague Duties of Govt >>> more complex 50 states USA = world power

Ways National GOVT Power Commerce Clause (Art I, Sec. 8, Cl 3) (Trade) Congress has power to regulate commerce EX: cable television, radio, buses, airlines, cellular service, internet? Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) Redefine commerce as not only transportation of goods, but movement of people and services

Ways National GOVT Increases Power B. Regulate Interstate Commerce - Wagner Act (1935): Congress can regulate unions (employees) - Fair Labor Standards Act: Govt can regulate employer to give breaks, overtime, etc C. Civil Rights - EX: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. U.S. - you can’t discriminate against people if you are engaged in interstate commerce (Civil Rights Act) - Video

Ways National GOVT Increases Power 2) Extend Civil Liberties - 14th Amendment (1868): Grants birthright citizenship and equal protection under the law **Extends the Bill of Rights to the States ** 3) Using Economic Influence (“Power of the Purse”) -- financial aid to the states (grants) -- controlling state use of federal money EX: Drinking Age of 21

Ways National GOVT Increases Power 4) DUE PROCESS: be treated fairly and equally under the law 5th Amendment 14th Amendment National State EX of Due Process Rights trial rights employment discrimination access to education (immigrants, ELLs, SPED) GOVT can’t take property w/o compensation