1. Federalism
A system of shared powers between the Federal (National) and State governments

2. The Basics
There are 3 different types of power. Each have the power to accomplish specific tasks:
Federal/National (Delegated)
Powers delegated to the Federal Government
Shared (Concurrent)
Powers shared by the Federal and State Governments
State (Reserved)
Powers reserved for the State Government

3. Supremacy Clause
The national laws under the Constitution are the laws of the land. The state laws can not go against the federal laws. The Federal laws always beat out the state law because it is supreme.

4. Federalism National (Federal) Shared State Delegated Power
Concurrent Powers
Reserved Powers

5. Examples of powers
Coining Money – to make money is obviously a national power. (Federal Reserve Note- look at a dollar)
Marriage Laws- Powers that belong to the state

6. Guess who has the power with your desk partner.
Declare War

7. Collect Taxes

8. Post Offices

9. Establish Courts

10. Establish Schools

11. Provide for Public Safety

12. Death Penalty

13. Maintained Armed Forces

14. Conduct Elections

15. More Questions Establish local government Borrow $ (money)
Punish Crimes
Establish Foreign Policy

16. Set up banks
Regulate State commerce
Regulate Interstate trade