The Powers of the States Chapter 10 The Powers of the States

Vocabulary alliance – a union of nations joined in a common cause

Vocabulary reserved – set aside or saved for a special reason

Vocabulary illegal – against the law

Vocabulary federal aid – money that the federal government gives to the states

The United States Is very large! Maine to California = 3,000 miles Texas to Alaska = 7,000 miles Hawaii is in the middle of the ocean!

The United States has: farms mines lakes mountains cities country/plains desert oceans rivers

The United States has: Cold areas Hot areas Hurricane areas Earthquake areas Tornado areas Forest fire areas Flooding areas

The United States has many jobs: Florida – famous for growing oranges Maine – famous for fishing Michigan – famous for making cars California – famous for making movies Idaho – famous for growing potatoes New York – famous for business

The United States is… VERY DIFFERENT ALL OVER! That’s why we need state governments to help focus on each area’s own needs

State Governments Each state has its own government Each state makes its own laws to take care of its own needs Each state focuses on itself

Under the Articles of Confederation The states had more power than the national government States made their own money States taxed goods from other states States raised their own armies Each state did things differently… States started fighting

Under the Constitution State powers became limited

The Constitution Article 1, Section 10 Lists powers the states don’t have: States cannot make a treaty, alliance, or confederation States cannot print or make money States cannot grant titles of nobility (king, queen, etc…) States cannot start a war with another country States cannot raise their own army

Powers Reserved FOR the States Powers the states DO have: States can make local governments States can make schools States can run all local and state elections States can set laws for marriage and divorce States can give licenses for workers to practice in the state (like doctors, lawyers, plumbers, teachers, etc…)

State Constitutions States must have a plan for government The plan is called a State Constitution

US Constitution & State Constitutions 4 things are the same: Rule by the people Limited government Separation of powers Checks and balances