Federalism Unit 2

Journal 1/28 Chapter 3 of your text opens with a question posed by a Utah congressman; “who is the sovereign, the state or the federal government?” How would you answer this question? Think about the 9 th and 10 th Amendments, the Supremacy Clause (6.2), the necessary and proper clause (8.1), etc…

Why Bother? Fear ▫Federalism is a compromise ▫The Constitution, not the central gov’t would reign supreme Unity ▫Confederalism is a lack of unity ▫Unitary is TOO MUCH “…A republic if you can keep it”

The Problem With Feds Is… Federalism requires all people to accept the dominance of one document ▫Difficult in diverse areas…  Iraq  India  Former USSR  Pakistan Nation-Centered Federalism State-Centered Federalism Dual Federalism

Federalism FRQ (72-88) Read these pages and come up with your own FRQ. It must: A.Have two, related questions B.Include a logical scoring guide C.Be worth at least five points D.Scoring guide must include possible answers. See the next slide for an example of what I’m asking

Federalism FRQ (72-79) One feature of the US Constitution is federalism. While the basic definition of federalism has always been the same, the federal government has redefined its own powers in many ways a)Explain one way in which SCOTUS redefined the powers of the federal government b)Explain one way in which the President has redefined the powers of the federal government c)Explain one way in which Congress has redefined the powers of the federal government d)Pick two of the “ways” you mentioned above and explain why the Federalists would have been uncomfortable with them. Do the same, with a different example from a-c, for Anti- Federalists.

Scoring Guide 1 point is given for each explanations of specific ways each branch has defined federal powers. Possible answers include 1 point is given for each explanation of two reasons Feds and Anti-Feds would have disapproved of redefining federalism (scoring guide on next slide) Supreme CourtExecutiveLegislative Political activism in courts Judicial Review McCulloch v Maryland States as laboratories Nomination of activists judges Creation of more bureaucracy Focus on case work Pork-barrel legislation

Scoring Guide Possible answers include Supreme CourtExecutiveLegislative Insulated/ indep. Judiciary (Feds) Judicial branch does not represent the ppl (A-Fs) Supremacy Clause (Feds) Necessary and Proper clause is a violation of state’s rights (A-F) Too close to the common man (feds) Regionalism (A- Fs)

Journal 9/10 What will you be paying attention to in the upcoming election? Why?

Journal 9/17 Look at the chart on page 80. What is this telling you? Consider what you know, think you know, have heard about these different ‘programs’; it this money well spent? Explain. Is there something NOT ON THIS CHART you would give money to in the states?

The Congress Unit 3

In McCullough v Maryland SCOTUS established which of the following principles? A.States cannot interfere with or tax the legitimate activities of the federal government B.The Judicial branch can not intervene in political disputes between the President and Congress C.The federal Bill of Rights places no limitations on the states D.The federal government has the power to regulate commerce E.It is within the judiciary's authority to interpret the Constitution

Journal 2/12 What is apportionment? Why do we do it? What’s its relevance to congress?apportionment

Congressional Oversight ( ) Oversight: a. Gov’t Accountability Office (GAO) b. Committee Hearings c. Budget! Control! 1. 2.

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Practice FRQ (2006) Congress – Bi-cameral structure A.State 2 reasons why founding fathers created a bi- cameral legislature  Consider: representation, population, constitutional compromise, checks and balances B.Explain one unique power of the House and describe why founding fathers gave it this power C.Explain one unique power of the Senate and describe why founding fathers gave it this power ▫Consider (for B and C) Money Bills start in the House. Why? Think about pre-17 th amendment USA. Which house was connected more to the people? ▫Senate has power of advice and consent (Art II Sec II). Pre-17 th USA which house was more “mature”? Why’d the founders do that?

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT On page 314 the book says competition AND civility are important in congress; do you agree? Explain.

The Man …or woman? Maybe? Someday? Qualifications ▫1 ▫2 ▫3 Experience ▫Lincoln v Buchanan and Johnson ▫Obama ▫Adamses ▫Second term Perks and Pay (328)

Journal 2/18 You get to amend the Constitution…create two more qualifications to become POTUS. Why are these important to you?

Journal 10/15 Read the excerpt from Bill Moyer’s Journal. What does Bacevich mean by imperial presidency? Why is it significant to him that power is shifting to the executive branch and how is this happening? You can use 326 of your book to help you a little…

The Personal President Teddy Roosevelt (Square Deal…) ▫Bully Pulpit: ▫Domestic Policy  Anti-Trust  Consumer Protection  Conservation ▫Foreign Policy  S-A War  Paternalism FDR (New Deal…) ▫Public Policy ▫Fireside Chat JFK (New Frontier…) Presidential debate Young Advisors A New Image

FRQ (2011) The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other. For each of the presidential powers below, explain one way that congressional decision making is affected by that power. Veto power Power to issue executive orders Power as commander in chief

MC Practice In vetoing a bill, the president does which of the following? A.Rejects only a part of the bill without rejecting it entirely. B.Prevents any further action on the bill C.Sends the bill back to conference committee. D.Rejects all sections of the bill. E.Decides the bill’s constitutionality.

FRQ (2011) The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other. For each of the congressional powers below, explain one way that presidential decision making is affected by that power. ▫Legislative oversight power ▫Senate advice and consent power ▫Budgetary power

Consider the following ( ) 1.How does a previous administration seem to affect the one that follows? 2.The book says the president sets himself up in the election to be a disappointment while in office; why is this? 3.What are some things which affect the president’s approval rating which are beyond his control? 4.Do you believe it’s more noticeable when Congress is ineffective or when POTUS is? Explain. 5.If Obama wins a second term how does the text suggest he will do? Do you agree? Explain. 6.During the election what promises have the candidates made you think will be impossible for them to keep?

Journal 2/25 Turn to page 391. What was Ledbetter v Goodyear about? What law did this case challenge? What was the immediate outcome of the trial? What did congress do in reaction? How is this an example of checks and balances?

Journal 2/28 Currently there is a Kansas gun bill going through the state congress; if passed this bill would make it illegal for the federal gov’t to regulate guns owned and sold in KS. What’s the issue with this?

Judiciary Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)

What’s the Judicial Branch? Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ▫Whats the Constitution say? ▫Judiciary Act of 1789 Federal District Courts ▫Trial courts ▫1_____&a______ Federal Court of Appeals ▫Appeals are: ▫Panel of _____

What are POTUS’ criteria for SCOTUS? 2.How does POTUS use SCOTUS nominees to boost his poll numbers? 3.What’s the job of the Senate Judiciary Committee? 4.How has the committee changed presidential consideration of justices? 5.Is SCOTUS really as ‘independent’ as we think? Explain. 6.What powers does the minority party have when it come to nominations? 7.Analyze the cartoon on 398.

Why does the book suggest the wealthy have an advantage in court? 2.What role do interest groups play in cases? Why do they do this? 3.Why is it the job of the courts to define terms? 4.How does the decision making of a restrained judge differ from that of an activist judge? 5.How might it be stated that judges make the law? 6.What’s the process for trial at SCOTUS?

Nominations POTUS nominates Senate’s role ▫Advice and Consent  SCOTUS hopefuls ▫Senate Judiciary Comm. ▫Senatorial Courtesy:  Judges in lower courts

Journal 11/5 Describe Judicial Review. This power is implied (not in the Constitution); why does SCOTUS have it? Do you believe judicial review is constitutional? Explain.

Political Beliefs

Journal 11/15 Do Americans trust the government? How has trust in government changed over the years? What factors impact trust in government? What occurred in trust immediately after 9/11 & why ?

What’s Political Socialization? What are agents of political socialization? Rank the following in order of the most influential to the least influential agent of political socialization. Peers Family School Media Political leaders Communities

Where’d you come up with that?! What are your ideas about the presence of racism in America and the need for programs like Affirmative Action? Place the following in order from most restrictive to least: ▫Germany ▫America ▫China ▫Switzerland What’s Fascism? What’s Communism? Which is worse?

More Key Terms Political Culture – Widely or commonly held beliefs/attitudes within a society. Political Ideology – A set of principles that provides guidance on the proper behavior of government. Efficacy – citizen’s belief in their ability to impact government. Legitimacy- citizen’s belief that the government has the right to rule. Individualism/limited government/American dream – the individual is responsible for finding prosperity.

Political Spectrum What’s that…? ▫Conservatism  Small gov’t on economic matters  Large gov’t on moral matters ▫Liberalism  Large gov’t on economic (social) matters  Small gov’t on moral matters ▫Libertarianism  Gov’t is ALWAYS small So what does it look like…?

Political Spectrum

Where are you? 1.Public libraries should be able to censor libraries. 2.Schools should conduct organized prayer 3.Gun control is against the law 4.Sex education should be abstinence only 5.People should be made to plan for their own retirement; social security has to go. 6.The gov’t should NEVER regulate industry 7.Abortion is legalized MURDER 8.Gov’t funded school vouchers will create competition 9.Arctic Nat’l Wildlife Refuge?! Who cares? Drill Baby, Drill!!!! 10.Affirmative action is illegal and out of date 11.An eye for an eye! Bring on the death penalty. 12.Health care should NEVER cover contraceptives 13.Global warming is a myth. The warming of the globe is natural 14.If you teach evolution you should teach creationism!!

Journal 11/26 Read the Talking Points on page 183. Why was Specter able to win five terms as a “RINO” in Pennsylvania?Why was Specter able to win five terms as a “RINO” in Pennsylvania? What’s a RINO?What’s a RINO? What does “big tent party” mean?What does “big tent party” mean?

Political Parties

More Key Terms Two Party System– Two Party System– Only two parties have a realistic chance to win POTUS. Different in… Single-Member Districts - Single-Member Districts - One representative per district. Lowers efficacy b/c: Winner-take-all Provision – Winner-take-all Provision – man with the most votes wins whole district. Proportional Representation (PR) - Proportional Representation (PR) - Opposite of W-T-A:

American Party System Minor “third” partiesMinor “third” parties ▫Most success in local elections ▫Give issues air time…  Perot and Nat’l Debt  Nader and Environmental issues ▫A “wasted” vote? Parties are not centralizedParties are not centralized ▫Power is distributed ▫POTUS may be the head of the party but congressmen answer to their constituents…

Party Organization The National Committee (Party HQ)The National Committee (Party HQ) ▫Headed by National Party Chair  Appointed by the party or POTUS  Spokesperson for party ▫House and Senate campaign committees  Recruit candidates  Develop strategy State/local party organizationState/local party organization ▫Committees and chairs tailor activity for their level

Journal 12/06 How might changes such as the following help quell the influence of money on elections and law making (choose one to discuss)? More Public FinancingMore Public Financing Anonymity of big donorsAnonymity of big donors Constitutional AmendmentConstitutional Amendment Immediate DisclosureImmediate Disclosure