2.  The writers of the Constitution wanted the national government and states to share power  This sharing of power is called FEDERALISM

3. The Federal Government is in charge of major issues  Print money  Regulate interstate (between states) and international trade  Make treaties and conduct foreign policy  Declare war  Provide an army and navy  Establish post offices  Make laws that carry out the these powers

4. The states are in charge of other objective such as.  Issue licenses  Regulate intrastate (within the state) businesses  Conduct elections  Establish local governments  Ratify amendments to the Constitution  Take measures for public health and safety  May apply powers of the Constitution to the national government

5.  In addition to their exclusive powers, both the national government and state governments share powers. This is called concurrent powers …  Collect taxes  Build roads  Borrow money  Establish courts  Make and enforce laws  Charter banks and corporations  Spend money for the general welfare  Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation.

6. What are checks and balances???!!!???

7. We all remember the three branches of the United States Government…right??? Legislative branch - Congress Executive branch – Office of the President Judicial Branch – United States Court System