1. FEDERALISM
IV. Federalism- Power is divided between the States and the National govt.
A. Under Britain, central govt abused power. Under A of C, States had too much power, and rights were not protected.
B. Federalism allows each to have enough power, but neither
has too much.
C. Advantages- More Efficient. Why?
D. States are different. So?
E. “Federalism’s strength is that it allows local actions in matters of local concern, and national action in areas of wider concern.”

2. Delegated Powers (Nat’l)
Reserved Powers (States)
Trade within border.
Coin Money
Education
Regulate foreign trade
Voting laws
Regulate interstate trade
Marriage/Divorce
Defense
Alcohol Consumption
Foreign policy
Gambling
Concurrent Powers (shared)
Build Roads
Raise Taxes
Charter Banks
Public Parks
Eminent Domain- take private land for public use.

3. Denied Powers- No Level of Gov’t can do:
Tax exports
Violate the Bill of Rights
Pass ex post facto laws
Deny right to vote on discriminatory grounds.
Suspend Writs of Habeas Corpus.
Permit Bills of Attainder.
Allow slavery.
Require a poll tax.