1. Chapter 6 Federalism National, States & local Powers

2. Start Read 6.1 Introduction Page 97-98 What was the problem?
How was it solved?
What was the new problem?

3. 6.1 Federalism
A political system in which the power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments

4. 6.2 US = 1st nation with a federalist system of government
Remember: States had power
Needed to work together

5. Power Divided into 3 categories Expressed Concurrent Reserved Page 99
(remember chapter 4?)

6. Expressed Specifically granted to federal government “C” lists 17
Coin $$
Make treaties

7. Reserved State Power “C” has some requirements
Full Faith & Credit Clause
States honor and recognize and enforce other state’s public actions
EX: drivers license

8. Concurrent
Powers that are shared by the national government and the state government.
EX: Taxes
Road Upkeep

9. AND……. Privileges and Immunities Clause
You can enjoy the rights of all states

10. Don’t Forget…. 10th “A”………..allows states to control Schools
Businesses
Resources
Establish local governments

11. Federal System Benefits
1. Protects against tyranny of the majority
Dividing the decision making process
Most are satisfied & feel respected

12. 2. Unity But not uniformity
Groups with different values and ways of life can live together in peace
States can pass laws to reflect the needs & goals of their citizens

13. 3. Policy flexibility States can solve problems with own solutions
Success?...other states may follow……
EX:

14. 4. Political Participation
People can be involved in their home state
Change at the local level is easier than national level.
EX:

15. Federalism Negatives? Lack of consistency in laws from state to state
Traffic
Licensing
Who ultimately solves? SC

16. Check 6.1 & 6.2 How many expressed powers are listed in the “C”?
Name 2
What is the Full Faith & Credit Clause?
List 2 concurrent powers