FEDERALISM AND HOW IT CAME TO BE.. By: Ms. J Ms. D Mr. G Mr. J

Definition According To Us: Federalism- a system in which both the national government and the state government share power. Local matters are handled by state governments while authority is granted to the national government. It is an ongoing debate between the separation of power. Three essential things are needed in a federal government.. No level of government can abolish any other More than one government must be able to govern the same citizens and territory as another government Each government has it's own authority and has powers that can denied the other forms

THE BUILDING OF FEDERALISM Articles of Confederation Federalists come into power Alexander Hamilton and James Madison Wanted strong central government Calling for a re-drafting of Articles The first constitution of the U.S.A Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia and for 5months worked on writing a new Constitution. National Government:Control printing and coining of money Impose and collect taxes Regulate commerce between states &foreign nations Carry out tasks: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Article VI: ensured the supremacy of the Federal laws and institutions. Amendment X: outlined specific rights and powers given to the people and the state governments Dual Federalism the idea that the national and state governments were equal partners Democratic-Republican legislatures in Kentucky and Virginia passed resolutions that supported state-emphasized federalism. Called the doctrine of nullification, stated that any state could obstruct within its boundaries the execution of federal laws that the state deemed unconstitutional Congress passed Fugitive Slave Act to try to preserve the union Wisconsin Supreme Court declared act unconstitutional BUT U.S Supreme Court overturned it. Wisconsin Legislature declared Supreme Court decision invalid Supreme Court declared Act unconstitutional!

CIVIL WAR War fought for control of the future of the country Preserve the Union and create a bigger central government to serve the people. Greater power for the states and local governments The North Prevailed but our country was forever changed! Federal Gov’t took control of banks and inscription of soldiers

Federalism is still alive! Reagan's inaugural address …not the federal government that founded and established the states, but rather the states that established the national government. He thought that the states should have more say in what goes on within their borders. He wanted a government that was small and out of the way, but still looked after the people and took care of them. George H. W. Bush along with Bill Clinton carried out similar plans. Federalist debate is far from over!

Federalism: GOOD OR BAD? Federalism is good because it allows power to be shared between the federal government and the states. Prevents the rising of a dictator and does not allow any one to have too much power in their possession. Although Federalism is good it is also bad in some ways. Since power is shared among states they have the ability to make laws for their territory. Laws that can be different from other state laws and may allow something that isn't allowed in other states. Many states have about the same laws but some states have laws that can be used against you if your not aware of them…

FOR EXAMPLE…. Illinois there is no motorcycle helmet law so if your traveling out of state on a motorcycle to Missouri and are not aware that you have to wear a helmet there you can be pulled over and fined. Gay Marriage-A majority of the states have gay marriage banned but some states such as Iowa, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut allow them. Death Penalty- exists in all states except: Alaska Hawaii Iowa Maine Michigan Minnesota North Dakota New Jersey New Mexico Rhode Island Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin DC New York

Differences between states States can organize their state government any way they choose as long as they conform to the sole requirement of the U.S. Constitution that they have “ a republican form of government”. Some states have part-time legislatures and others states with the highest population tend to have full-time legislatures. States can organize their judicial systems differently from the federal judiciary.