Chapter 12 Section 1 Civics Mr. Collins and Mrs. Kozlik CE 6a The Federal System Chapter 12 Section 1 Civics Mr. Collins and Mrs. Kozlik CE 6a

Federalism or Federal System The system in which the power to govern is shared between the national government and the states The Constitution set up our federal system

Constitutional Basis for Federalism Expressed or enumerated powers – powers of the national government listed specifically in the Constitution Reserved powers – the powers the Constitution gives to the states (Exs. police, roads, education, marriage laws)

Supremacy Clause There is a possibility that state and national powers may conflict To remedy this they issued this clause which states that the Constitution and national laws are the “supreme law of the land” Ex. 18th amendment – prohibition, states had to outlaw sell of alcohol

Responsibilities of the Levels in the Federal System National – conducts foreign policy, regulates commerce State – promotes public health, safety, and welfare

Denied Powers of the Levels The Constitution denies some powers to the two levels National – cannot make marriage and divorce laws, regulate education, or conduct elections State – cannot make treaties, coin money, have an army, declare war

Virginia Constitution The plan of government for the state of Virginia Highest law in Virginia Establishes three branches Includes a Bill of Rights Can be amended

Federal-State Cooperation Federal Government protects states against invasion and domestic violence States hold national elections for the federal government

Cooperation between States If you are married in one state, then all other states must accept that marriage Extradition – returning a suspected criminal to the state where the crime was committed