1. Federalism Definition:
System where power is divided between a national government and state/local governments

2. Constitutional Division of Powers
Enumerated Powers – certain powers are expressed or delegated to the national government
Concurrent Powers – some powers are shared by both the states and federal government
Reserved Powers – All other powers are reserved for the individual states

3. State Powers
Full Faith and Credit Clause – states must recognize, honor, and enforce another states actions
Privileges and Immunities Clause – states cannot discriminate against residents of other states or give its own residents special privileges
Tenth Amendment – powers not specifically delegated to the national government are reserved for the states

4. Benefits Prevents abuses of power by the central government
Allows states to experiment with new ideas and solutions
Allows flexibility – states can pass laws that reflect the needs of their citizens
Encourages more political participation

5. Drawbacks Lack of consistency of laws and policies from state to state
Sometimes creates conflict between state and federal officials

6. Types of Federalism

7. Dual Federalism
National and state governments operate independently – strict division of powers

8. Cooperative Federalism
National and state governments share some responsibilities – blending of powers

9. Regulated Federalism
National government greatly expanded power over states – strict regulations

10. New Federalism
Restored balance between state and national government – more control returned to states