1. US History and Government
Regents Review Part I
DAY 1 – Government, Federalism, and Separation of Power

2. Federalism
POWER
Federal (National)
State
Definition: Federalism divides power between the state and national government

3. Federalism in the United States
Powers of National Government
Regulate interstate and international trade (tariffs)
Coin money
Declare war
Maintain armed forces
postal system
sign treaties
copyrights and patents
Delegated Powers
Shared Powers
Power to tax
Maintain courts
Borrow money
Concurrent Powers
Powers of State Governments
Regulate intrastate trade (trade within the state)
Establish schools
Establish local governments
Run elections (Florida, Jim Crow Laws)
Statewide laws (seat belts, speed limits)
Reserved Powers
Also known as Elastic Clause or Necessary and Proper Clause
Implied Powers – Powers that are NOT specifically delegated in the constitution but are understood to be necessary (i.e. Creation of the National Bank by Alexander Hamilton, Creation of Air Force, and Regulation of railroads and highways

4. Separation of Powers POWER Legislative (Article 1)
Executive (Article 2)
Judicial (Article 3)
Senate – two senators from each state
House of Representatives - # of reps. based on population
President
Cabinet Officers – advisors
Federal Agencies – i.e. Homeland Security
Supreme Court
Lower Federal Courts
Powers
Pass laws
Declare war
Regulate trade
Regulate money
Impeach federal officials
Override vetoes (2/3)
Powers
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces
Chief of State
Powers
Interpret the law
Exercise power of Judicial Review
Chief Justice presides over trials of presidential impeachment
Makes Laws
Enforces Laws
Interprets Laws

5. Practice Questions