1. Shared powers between the federal government and the states
Federalism
The states gave up some of their powers
Shared powers between the federal government and the states

2. SHARED POWERs: Tax and build roads
Federal power
State power
POWER TO TAX
REGULATE TRADE
CONTROL CURRENCY
RAISE AN ARMY
DECLARE WAR
PASS & ENFORCE LAWS
REGULATE TRADE W/N THE BORDER
ESTABLISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SCHOOLS AND WELFARE FOR ITS CITIZENS
SHARED POWERs: Tax and build roads

3. What is the principle of federalism
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
No state can take action against it
Issues between the states are settled in Federal Courts
Powers are divided and shared between the states and the national government
What is the principle of federalism

4. FEDERALISTS
WANTED A STRONG NATIONAL GOV’T BC THE AOC WAS SO WEAK AND SET THE U.S. UP FOR FAILURE
Alexander Hamilton - wanted more than what was stated in the Constitution. Used “ necessary and proper” clause to say it was necessary and proper to have a National Bank to develop the economy
James Madison- “Father of the Constitution” helped to write federalist papers; wrote the 10 Amendments to compromise with the Anti Federalists

5. Anti- federalists Argued the states should remain powerful
Fought to get away from strong central gov’t
Constitution should protect individual rights
Patrick Henry – hated idea of strong central gov’t. refused to attend Philadelphia Convention
George Mason, leader of anti federalists, wanted to restrict power of central gov’t and supported protection of individual rights

6. 3 Branches of government
Judicial Branch enforces laws- settles issues between states

7. Creates Laws Legislative branch The Senate= 100 =2 per state- NJ Plan
The House of Representatives= 435 – VA Plan ( Big State Plan)
6 delegates from DC and U.S. island territories

8. Carry out the nations laws and policies
Executive Branch
Carry out the nations laws and policies

9. Checks and balances
Separation of Powers to keep one branch from having too much power!!
HOR & Senate pass a bill >>> Prez can check by veto>>> Congress can check Prez by overriding the veto by 2/3 votes>> Courts check Prez by challenging constitutionality of laws.

10. The New Government Protected personal freedoms of its CITIZENS
Showed the world that its possible to change government to discussion and choice instead of chaos, force and war