1. Origins of American Federalism
BIG IDEA: Constitutionalism
Origins of American Federalism
Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy

2. Federalism
Definition
Visuals to Process
Const. division of power between the national govt and state govt- both get powers from const. not each other
Pwr is limited by Const.

3. I. Reasons for Federalism as a System in the U.S
Confederate System (50 states)
Unity vs. Uniformity
Geographically large nation
Heterogeneous population
“Laboratories of Democracy”
Govt closer to people  Multiple Pts of access to citizens

4. II. Historical developments
In 1929 the economic market crashed…
Who was elected in 1932?
What did FDR and Congress create to help with the crash?
What exactly was the New Deal?
Who now was in charge of carrying out these programs?

5. II. Historical developments
What does it mean when you hear “Government Program”?
One example from the New Deal are what are known as farm subsidies.
What is a subsidy?
Farm Subsidies Explained
Take 90 seconds with your partner to discuss:
How do they work?
What purpose would these have served during the Depression?

6. II. Historical developments
Types of Federalism
Dual (“layer cake”) Federalism
Cooperative (“marble cake”) Federalism

7. Visuals to help process types

8. A Pattern emerges…
Take 2 mins to quickly review the types of federalism notes…
How would you describe the relationship and dynamics between the national and state governments post (after) New Deal era?

9. Questions, concerns, thoughts, prayers?
Essential Knowledge for Origins of Amer. Federalism
Identify and discuss TWO reasons for having federalism in the U.S.
Explain the concept of “Multiple Access Points” in relation to federalism
Describe ONE form of Federalism