1. Bell Work
There is an outbreak of a deadly disease in Las Vegas, Nevada. Is this something that the state of Nevada should deal with itself, or should the national government step in? Why?

2. In Lak’ech by Luis Valdez
Tu eres me otro yo Si te hago daño a ti, Me hago daño a mi mismo Si te amo y respeto Me amo y respeto yo
You are my other me If I do harm to you, I do harm to myself If I love and respect you I love and respect myself

3. Bell Work
There is an outbreak of a deadly disease in Las Vegas, Nevada. Is this something that the state of Nevada should deal with itself, or should the national government step in? Why?

4. Why Federalism
The Framers needed to create a strong central government while protecting citizens’ freedoms and allowing the states to retain some powers.
The Constitution was based on a federal model for dividing and sharing power among different levels of government.
Disagreement continues over the right formula for dividing and sharing this power.

5. Federalism in the Constitution
Expressed powers are stated in the Constitution, and implied powers are not stated but form the basis for carrying out expressed powers.
Powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states.
Concurrent powers are shared by the federal government and the states.
The Constitution specifically denies some powers to all levels of government.
Under the supremacy clause, state and local laws may not conflict with the U.S. Constitution.

6. What is a term for a system with two or more governments exercising power over the same people and the same territory?
 A.federalism
 B.checks and balances
 C.delegated powers
 D.bicameral

7. Which are examples of concurrent powers in the United States. A
Which are examples of concurrent powers in the United States? A.powers to tax exports, hold or sentence a person to jail without a fair trial, and to grant titles of nobility B.powers to conduct elections, set rules for marriages and divorces, and establish and support public schools C.powers to tax, to maintain courts and define crimes, and to take private property for public use D.powers to print and coin money, establish post offices, and conduct foreign relations

8. What is the term for the powers directly stated in the Constitution?
 A.implied powers
 B.expressed powers
 C.reserved powers
 D.supremacy powers

9. What is the term for powers not directly stated in the Constitution but are necessary to carry out functions that are directly stated?
 A.implied powers
 B.expressed powers
 C.reserved powers
 D.supremacy powers

10. What is the term for all powers, both stated and implied, granted to the federal government by the Constitution? A.supremacy powers B.reserved powers C.expressed powers D.delegated powers

11. Which are examples of reserved powers?
 A.powers to tax exports, hold or sentence a person to jail without a fair trial, and to grant title of nobility
 B.powers to conduct elections, set rules for marriages and divorces, and establish and support public schools
 C.powers to tax, to maintain courts and define crimes, and to take private property for public use
 D.powers to print and coin money, establish post offices, and conduct foreign relations

12. Which are examples of delegated powers that only the federal government has?
 A.powers to tax exports, hold or sentence a person to jail without a fair trial, and to grant titles of nobility
 B.powers to conduct elections, set rules for marriages and divorces, and establish and support public schools
 C.powers to tax, to maintain courts and define crimes, and to take private property for public use
 D.powers to print and coin money, establish post offices, and conduct foreign relations

13. What ensures that no state law or state constitution may conflict with any form of national law?
 A.reserved powers
 B.local charters
 C.supremacy clause
 D.checks and balances

14. Which are examples of denied powers?
 A.powers to tax exports, hold or sentence a person to jail without a fair trial, and to grant title of nobility
 B.powers to conduct elections, set rules for marriages and divorces, and establish and support public schools
 C.powers to tax, to maintain courts and define crimes, and to take private property for public use
 D.powers to print and coin money, establish post offices, and conduct foreign relations

15. Why were the Founders wary of giving too much power to a central government?
 A.They wanted to abolish state governments entirely to strengthen trade in the country.
 B.They thought it would prevent a reunion with Great Britain.
 C.They thought a strong central government would prevent a monarchy from being established.
 D.They did not want to return to a system like the one that existed before the Revolutionary War.

16. Guarantees to and Obligations of the States
The relationships between levels of government have developed through conflict, compromise, and cooperation.
The national government must guarantee each state a republican form of government, protection, and aid in emergencies.
Congress is responsible for respecting the territorial integrity of each state and for the admission of new states.
States have responsibilities in conducting elections and in amending the Constitution.

17. Federal Aid and Mandates
Federal aid is granted to state and local governments that are willing to meet certain conditions.
Mandates require states to meet national standards in some state functions.
A restraint limits the ability of a state to regulate an area.
A preemption allows the national government to assume responsibility for a state function.

18. Conflicts
The federal court system settles disputes between national and state governments.
McCulloch v. Maryland established the national government’s supremacy in conflicts with state governments.
Many Supreme Court rulings have addressed the division of power between state and national governments.

19. What is the first step in the state admission process that allows the people of a territory to prepare a constitution?
 A.federal mandate
 B.territorial act
 C.enabling act
 D.patronage committee

20. What are the obligations of the states to the national government?
 A.collect federal taxes and regulate food quality
 B.conduct and pay for elections for national government officials and vote on proposed constitutional amendments
 C.maintain borders and host foreign ambassadors
 D.provide block grants to the national government and provide low interest loans to support war efforts

21. Which institution regulates disputes between national and state governments over federalism?
 A.federal courts
 B.the United States Senate
 C.the United Nations
 D.state courts

22. Which 1819 Supreme Court case found that when a state government and national government come into conflict the national government is supreme?
 A.Gregg v. Georgia
 B.Marbury v. Madison
 C.Feiner v. New York
 D.McCulloch v. Maryland

23. What is a federal grant?
 A.sums of money given to state or local governments for specific purposes
 B.the approval by three-fourths of states to amend the Constitution
 C.approval by state legislatures to allow the federal government to borrow money
 D.congressional approval for the people of a territory to prepare a constitution

24. What is an unfunded mandate?
 A.a policy established by the federal government that has no costs to implement
 B.low-interest loans provided by the federal government to help local populations recover from disasters
 C.a policy established by the federal government that requires state or local governments to provide the funds and implement the policy.
 D.laws passed by Congress that are found to violate provisions in the Constitution

25. What is preemption?
 A.the power of Congress to establish a constitution in a territory and declare it a state
 B.the power of Congress to nullify the results of a state election
 C.the power of Congress to cancel state taxes with a two-thirds vote in both houses
 D.the power of Congress to pass laws allowing the national government to assume responsibility for a state government function

26. What is a federal law that requires states to take on an activity or provide a service that meets minimum national standards?
 A.an obligation
 B.a mandate
 C.an allocation
 D.an enabling act

27. Which of the following is a duty of the national government to the states?
 A.guarantee states economic prosperity
 B.mandate states carry out national government requests
 C.guarantee a republican form of government
 D.collect taxes for the states

28. How does the federal government help areas recover from disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornados?
 A.The federal government does not help because this is a power of states.
 B.The State Department petitions the United Nations to provide international aid to help with recovery.
 C.The federal government requires states not affected by the disaster to implement recovery taxes to support the victims of the disaster.
 D.The federal government provides low-interest loans to victims of the disaster to help them recover.

29. HB2523
Would allow employers to pay employees under the age of 22, who work 20 hours per week or less, $7.25/hour instead of the current $11/hour

31. Legislative District Representation (Reference HB2523)
Green Area – District 11
Representative Mark Finchem
Representative Brett Roberts
Senator Vince Leach
Tan Area – District 9
Representative Randal Friese
Representative Pam Powers-Hannley
Senator Victoria Steele
Oracle – District 8
Representative David Cook
Representative T.J. Shope
Senator Frank Pratt

32. Reflection
“This legislation will encourage state governments to establish maximum speed limits on their highways of 55 mph. The continued receipt of federal highway trust funds by the various states will be conditioned upon the establishment of these speed limits.” -President Richard Nixon (1974) What would your reaction to this statement be? Why?