1. Federalism

2. Why Federalism? Need for a strong central government
Division of power/ prevent abuse

3. Federalism defined
Government divides power between central government and regional or local government.
Division of powers- Government power divided on geographic basis between Federal and State

4. Local action in areas of local concern
National action in areas of national concern

5. Powers of the National Government
Delegated powers-powers directly granted by the Constitution
Expressed powers/ “enumerated powers”
Examples: Coin Money, armed forces

6. Implied powers- not expressly stated, but are reasonably suggested.
Article I Section 8 Clause 18 “necessary and proper power”

7. Elastic clause
Examples- highways, ending racial discrimination

8. Inherent powers- federal powers of a sovereign country
Examples- immigration, acquiring territory

9. Powers denied the National Government
1. expressly denied
Examples – freedom of religion, illegal searches

10. Silence of the Constitution- The National government only has the power given to it.
Examples – public school, marriage

11. Federal System