Aim: What is federalism? Do Now: Who was responsible for legislating on same-sex marriage - the state or the federal government?
Federalism: Division of power between the state and national govt. Tenth Amendment: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Article I, Section 8 – The Necessary and Proper” Clause”The Congress shall have Power - To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
Federalism Enumerated or Delegated Powers Held by National Govt. Article I, Section 8 – “Necessary and Proper” Reserved Powers Held by States Tenth Amendment
Delegated Powers (Enumerated): Powers held by the national government Reserved Powers: Powers held by the states Concurrent Powers: Powers held by both the states and national government