1. Questions from Tuesday 11/15/16
Questions on powers and federalism

2. Questions…
Can any of the three branches ever have more power than another?
Nope. Checks and balances is set up to prevent it.
Can congress override a President’s command in war?
Not over the military. He has ultimate power over them. Congress can withhold funds though.
If a president say troops go somewhere useless can congress send them to where they will be useful?
No because congress does not have authority over the military.
Which of the three branches has more power?
None. All have equal power.
why are the branches split into 3?
To keep any one branch from gaining too much power.

3. What do citizens do to help or take away from the 3 branches?
They elect the representatives and president who appoint and approve the judiciary. Citizens cannot directly add or take away power from the branches but they can support or remove support from programs.
What power does the power of state actually have?
States have power over their own local matters. Things that only affect their state. Example: Georgia can decide what constitutes DUI in our state while other states may differ in rules. There is no federal statute for dui.
Can congress decide to stop supporting something even if needed?
Yes. Congress can cut funding to programs if deemed necessary. There might need to be laws passed to do so but they can cut funding.

4. Can states demand things from the federal government?
Yes. States can request assistance or clarification matters. Assistance in times of emergency also happens. States can always ask the federal government for help or policies. States also represent the people and the federal government is answerable to people.
Can states deny the federal government power in their state?
In certain circumstances yes. If the federal government wants to intervene in local matters state officials can say no. if it pertains to national security then no states can’t.
Example: the FBI cannot intervene in criminal matters unless it violates a federal law. They must be invited if it pertains to local matters.
How can you prevent corruption?
Hold politicians accountable. Ask them to set clear rules for behaviors and actions for our representatives. Then keep monitoring them. Be prepared to vote them out if you think they aren’t doing their job correctly.

5. What can the president as an individual do?
I don’t fully understand this question? Is this about his powers or as a person?
What are some more examples of inherent powers?
The president can issue an executive order to raise minimum wage for all employees in the executive branch.
President Harry Truman providing steel resources during the Korean war by seizing steel companies in 1952
Congress: the power to control the country's borders, to give or refuse diplomatic recognition to other countries, to acquire new territories for national expansion, and to defend the government from revolutions.
A president, however, is Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and may send troops into battle without Congressional approval

6. What would happen if they add more amendments to the constitution?
We would have to follow those new changes. What would happen to us would depend upon the amendment that was passed.
How many cases does the supreme court deal with each year?
The justices decide which cases they will hear, about 80 each year. They decide another 50 without hearing arguments.
What is federalism?
Is this a question about the definition?

7. What does implied powers mean?
Powers that are not directly written down in the constitution. Assumed to exist to support the expressed powers.
How many powers are there?
Expressed or overall? Expressed: 27 for Congress. Implied or Inherent? A lot!
What are some powers that are shared by both the state and federal government?
Collect taxes, Build roads, Borrow money, Establish courts, Make and enforce laws, Charter banks and corporations, Spend money for the general welfare.

8. What does delegated powers mean?
Powers granted specifically to the federal government.
Why does federalism exist today?
Because shared power allows for balance. We don’t have to fear autocracy if we have balance in power. Our rights can be protected.

9. Unclear/foggy

10. Topics that were unclear/foggy
Why did they choose federalism?
To keep balance and prevent a federal government takeover
Honestly everything was unclear to me. People kept talking over you when you tried to explain and it was very annoying.
Yes it was!!!!! Start with vocabulary
Why did we need to apply the producer and consumer to regulate interstate power?
I did not understand this question to be honest…

11. How the branches keep each other in check
Implied powers, inherent powers, powers, powers, powers. The power each branch holds and control over another
Start with vocabulary to keep the powers straight.
How the branches keep each other in check
What the branches can do to each other?
Let’s go to the next slides…

16. I’m confused on the whole session because we went too fast today
Well hopefully this helped?
The president can control the army. Can he declare war?
Nope. Not officially. He can send troops but not declare actual war. Implied powers allow him to send the military when he sees fit but it is not an official declaration of war unless congress says so.
We haven’t declared war on anyone since WWII.
Vocabulary part when we were learning about war. And the president’s power. What can he do and not do.
See all the previous slides about powers.