Homework There are three different levels of government – federal, state and local. What are some activities or responsibilities of each branch that you see every day in your life?

Do Now Federal State Local

I. Enumerated vs. Reserved Powers

A. Reading Activity Read the article about what federalism is and what powers each level of government has. Assignment: 1) Answer the following question: What is federalism, and how does federalism apply to the United States government? 2) Define the terms enumerated powers, concurrent powers, and reserved powers. 3) Create either a Venn Diagram or a three-way chart that explains the division of powers between the state and the federal government.

Which Do You Think It Is?

B. Purpose of Federalism Basic reasons: Makes the government closer to the people. How? To avoid tyranny. State and federal governments can check each other.

Exit Ticket Which statement is true about the concept of federalism? a. Americans must obey only state laws. b. Federalism was designed to give the President more power. c. It does not put a limit on government. d. The power is shared by the national and states’ governments.

Exit Ticket 2) The United States Constitution grants certain powers only to the Federal Government. For example, only Congress can declare war. These powers are called a. police powers b. reserved powers c. delegated powers d. concurrent powers

Exit Ticket 3) How and why did the framers of the Constitution adopt a federal system in which power and responsibility are divided and shared between a national government and state governments?