1. Federalism

2. What is federalism
The division of power between the central govt and the state govt.
Each system of government has its own sets of power and limitations.
Each system has its own officers, elections, and agencies.
The national government can focus on major issues of national concern such as defense, foreign policy and the economy.
State govt can focus on local concerns, issues, and customs.

3. Forms of Power
Delegated Powers: Powers the Constitution gives to only the federal government.
Declare war create treaties
Coin money
Reserved Powers: Powers the Constitution reserves only for the states.
Create school districts establish marriage laws
Issue driver’s license
Concurrent Powers: Powers both the federal and state government use.
Power to tax
Define crimes and punishment

4. Federal Government’s Obligations
Guarantee all states have a representative govt
Protect states from invasion
Assist states with major mass violence (riots)
Recognize borders of states

5. Financial Assistance Grants Revenue Sharing
Money given to states for specific purpose
States must use money for reason of grant
Federal govt can now have authority over state issues
Funding for education
Minimum drinking age
Revenue Sharing
Federal govt shares part of the tax revenue with states
No strings attached. States determined use of $.
Has not been used since 1980s

6. State Assistance Federal Government aids states in important areas
U.S. military train state troops (National Guard)
FBI provide training and support to local police.
Federal Government helps with natural disasters
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Earthquakes
Flooding

7. Create taxes
Declare War
Coin Money
Borrow Money
Create School Districts
Establish marriage laws
Issue Drivers Licenses
Establish Courts
Create criminal laws
Conduct foreign affairs
Regulate interstate commerce
Regulate intrastate commerce

8. Provide an army and navy
Promote and protect the public well being
Create local government bodies