1. The Government & States: Federalism

2. Checking for Understanding
What does the 10th Amendment do?
What role does the Constitution play regarding Federalism?
When we refer to the government headquarted in Washington DC what do we call it?
What are some powers that belong to the Federal Government?
What are some powers that belong to the States?
What are some powers that are shared?
How do states shape the Federal Government, i.e. the various branches of the Federal Government?
Based on the information provided which states are more powerful within the Federal system?
Explain your answer.
How is the Electoral College a result of Federalism?
How does the electoral college help states with small populations?

3. Political Map: The United States

4. Federalism
Federalism is the mixed mode of government, combining a central or 'federal' government (meets in D.C) with regional governments (states)in a single political system. The US Constitution defines American Federalism. It is a form of government in which there is a division of powers between two levels of government of equal status

5. Balance of Power

6. 10th 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.

7. Balancing Act

8. What does Federalism look like?

10. Electoral College
Definition: The United States Electoral College is the mechanism established by the United States Constitution for the indirect election of the President of the United States and Vice President of the United States.
The Twelfth Amendment requires each elector to cast one vote for president and another vote for vice president. In each state and the District of Columbia, electors are chosen every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and then meet to cast ballots on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December. The candidates who receive a majority of electoral votes among the states are elected President and Vice President of the United States when the Electoral College vote is certified by Congress in January.

11. 2016 Electoral Vote

12. Electoral Vote vs. Popular Vote

13. How do States shape Federal Government?
Nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate
Elected by the people of the States
Based on Population of the States Census every 10 years
Two per state regardless of population or size
Electors based on total legislative representation choose president based on popular vote within each state

14. Checking for Understanding
What does the 10th Amendment do?
What role does the Constitution play regarding Federalism?
When we refer to the government headquarted in Washington DC what do we call it?
What are some powers that belong to the Federal Government?
What are some powers that belong to the States?
What are some powers that are shared?
How do states shape the Federal Government, i.e. the various branches of the Federal Government?
Based on the information provided which states are more powerful within the Federal system?
Explain your answer.
How is the Electoral College a result of Federalism?
How does the electoral college help states with small populations?

15. Political Map: The United States

16. Federal Representation & State Advocacy
Farm Bill 2021, currently set for renewal in 2108
Which states (representatives) are more likely to support this legislation? Why? Use both Political and Physical Geography to support your answer.

17. Federal Representation & State Advocacy
President Trump is currently advocating legislation that would place steep tariffs on Chinese and Mexican auto and auto parts. Both Mexico and China have indicated they will retaliate by placing duties on agricultural products (effectively eliminating NAFTA)
Which states (representatives) are more likely to support this legislation? Why? Use both Political and Physical Geography to support your answer.