Ms. Bach Civics

 Federalism is best described by which of the following: Choose the best answer. Be ready to share with a partner and share out to the class 1. A system where no one branch has too much power 2. A separation among the branches of government 3. System in which powers are divided among the national, and state governments. 4. A system in which power is given to the people.

 A system of government where power is divided among federal, and state governments

 Regulate interstate and foreign trade  Coin money  Establish a post office  Conduct relations with foreign countries

 Issue patents and copyrights  Declare war  Set naturalization and immigration laws  Provide for an armed service  Fix standards for weights and measures

 Partners: One be A, one be B  B: please describe the following to your partner  What is Federalism?  Describe the powers given to the National government  What do you feel is the most important.  A: Summarize what your partner said in a 3 word gist

 Called Reserved Powers  Establish local governments  Provide for education  Conduct elections  Charter and regulate business  Protect morals

 Partner share (the SAME partner as before)  A: please describe the following to your partner  What is Federalism?  Describe the powers given to the State government  What do you feel is the most important.  B: Summarize what your partner said in a 3 word gist

 Called Shared Powers  Tax  Make and enforce laws  Protect health and welfare of its citizens  Establish courts  Borrow money

 Why is it important for both the National and State governments to share powers?