1. Federalism: Federal, state and local governments working together
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2. Last time: Rule of Law & Types of Law
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3. Benchmarks: Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments. Illustrate the lawmaking process at the local, state, and federal levels. Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services.
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4. We live under three governments:
Federalism
National (Federal)
State
Local
We live under three governments:

5. Federalism National Government: Military Treaties Interstate Highways
The Environment
Welfare Programs
State Governments
Marriage
Drivers License
Education
State Roads
Public Safety

6. National - Federal

7. State Government

8. Local Government

9. Federalism – Power is shared between the national & state governments

10. Federal System of Government

11. The Feds of Federalism Federal = National Government
Federalist = favored the Constitution & strong federal government
Articles of Confederation = America’s first Constitution
Federal System = Federalism, central (national) & regional (state) governments share power

12. Constitutional relationship between federal & state governments
Amendment X – Powers not given to the national government are reserved to the states

13. Constitutional relationship between national & state governments
Article VI of the U.S. Constitution states that the Constitution & Federal Laws are the “supreme law of the land & superior to state laws

14. State Constitutions – Rulebook for State Governments
Florida’s Constitution

15. Division of Powers

18. Power to create governments
US Constitution created the Federal Government
U.S. Congress Creates States
State Governments Create Counties, Cities & Towns
Counties, Cities, & Towns run local governments

19. Three Levels of Government
Federal (National), State, Local

20. Three Branches of Government
U.S. Congress
President
U.S. Supreme Court
Three Levels of Government
Florida Legislature
Governor
Florida Supreme Court
Orlando City Council
Mayor
County Court
Legislative Executive Judicial

21. Lawmaking on the Three Levels
National Law Examples:
Civil Rights Act of 1964 – ended segregation
Affordable Health Care Act - all Americans must have health insurance
U.S. Congress
State Laws:
Statutes, constitutional, regulatory, amendments, common law…
Thousands of laws from everything from murder to speed limits…
Three Levels of Government
Florida Legislature
Local Laws – Ordinances:
Examples: Curfew, bike helmets, sound ordinances, etc.
Orlando City Council
Legislative

22. Lawmaking on the Three Levels
Two House Congress - House of Representatives & Senate
U.S. Congress
Florida Two House Legislature - House of Representatives & Senate
Florida Legislature
City / Town Council – usually includes mayor and elected council members
Legislative
Tampa City Council

23. Executive Branch – 3 Levels
President, Vice President, Appointed Cabinet, Federal Agencies, Armed Forces
President
Three Levels of Government
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, elected Cabinet, State Agencies, State National Guard, State Police
Governor
Mayor, local agencies, local police
Mayor
Executive

24. Judicial Branch – National & State

25. Levels of Government

26. Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
Strong National Government
Strong
State Government

27. Democrats v. Republicans
Strong National Government
Strong
State Government

28. Size of the national government in 1800
About 150 employees in 1800, today about 4 million

29. Size of Federal Government Increases before 1932
Following the Civil War 1870s
Progressive Era early 1900s

30. The New Deal under FDR 1932 - 1940 Following the Civil War 1870s
Progressive Era early 1900s

31. The “Elastic Clause” and Commerce Clause – Stretching Federal Power
“Commerce Clause” to end segregation, child labor, and reform health care

32. But first let’s review…
Up Next: State Constitutions & Local Governments
But first let’s review…

33. What do you call the system in which power is shared between the National and State governments?
Federalism

34. What are the three levels of government?
National (Federal), State & Local

35. What do you call powers that are shared between the federal & state governments?
Concurrent

36. What do you call powers that are left for the states?
Reserved

37. Which amendment reserved powers to the states?
Amendment X

38. Name one “concurrent” power?
Power to tax, create courts, make & enforce laws, borrow $, provide for the general welfare…

39. Which level provides licenses and education?
The State

40. Which level provides garbage collection and schools?
Local

41. Which level prints money and makes treaties?
Federal or National

42. What is the executive called on the state level?
Governor

43. What is the executive called on the local level?
Mayor

44. The Great Depression & FDR’s New Deal
What event & program is known for greatly increasing the size of the federal government?
The Great Depression & FDR’s New Deal

45. Up Next: State Constitutions & Local Governments…
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