1. Federalism

2. Systems of Government
Unitary
Confederation
Federal

3. Federalism and the Constitution
National powers
Expressed and Implied
State powers
10th Amendment
Concurrent powers
Sweden abolished 90% of its local gov’ts between 1952 and 1975

4. State Powers
Derives from the 10th Amendment:
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states.”
Sweden abolished 90% of its local gov’ts between 1952 and 1975
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5. State Powers Regulate intrastate commerce To conduct elections
To provide for public health, safety and morals
To establish local governments
To ratify amendments to the federal constitution
To establish a state militia
Sweden abolished 90% of its local gov’ts between 1952 and 1975

6. Concurrent Powers Levy and collect taxes Borrow money
Make and enforce laws
Establish courts
Provide for the general welfare
Sweden abolished 90% of its local gov’ts between 1952 and 1975

7. Supremacy Clause
The constitutional provision that makes the Constitution and federal laws superior to all conflicting state and local laws.
Sweden abolished 90% of its local gov’ts between 1952 and 1975
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8. Benefits of Federalism
More efficient
More responsive
Training ground
Encourages experimentation
Political stability
Sweden abolished 90% of its local gov’ts between 1952 and 1975