1. Federalism Sharing power between states and the federal government…
Who should control certain issues?

2. Why Federalism Matters
Gay marriage
Death penalty
Welfare reforms
Immigration policies
Leave no child behind
Abortion
Medical Marijuana
Money! (unfunded mandates)
Minimum wage issues
Hurricane Katrina
(where’s FEMA?-blame-federal/state/local?)

3. States have their own laws…check these laws out 

4. Federalism in practice
State Laws on the books today…
It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
It is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
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5. Federalism in practice
State Laws on the books today…
Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
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6. Federalism in practice
State Laws on the books today…
Prohibits shooting rabbits from a motorboat.
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It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.
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7. Federalism in practice
State Laws on the books today…
It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.
It is illegal to drive without windshield wipers but a windshield is not required
It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
It is illegal to milk another person's cow.
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