2. Federalism & Public Opinion I.Intro II.Federalism A.What/why? III.Constitutional basis for…? A.Strong National Government B.States Rights C.State/State Relations IV.20 th Century A.New Deal B.Elections V.Survey Results Key Terms “Necessary & Proper” Supremacy Clause 10th Amendment “Full faith & credit” FDR Exit Polls

3. Federalism Governmental power is divided between a national government and state/local governments Montana (1990s)

4. Federalism WADCMichigan (Lansing) Hamlin Township

5. The US Congress has the power “To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper” to carry out its functions. Necessary and Proper Clause A Strong National Government

6. Supremacy Clause Laws or treaties made by the United States, “shall be the supreme Law of the Land…” A Strong National Government

7. State’s Rights All governmental power is reserved for the states except for the powers granted to the national government. 10 th Amendment (Reserved Clause)

8. Full Faith & Credit Clause State To State Relations Meaning: States must respect the public acts & records of other states. “Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state…”

9. Full Faith & Credit Clause (In Action) Meaning: States must respect the public acts & records of other states. Examples: – Birth Certificates, Driver’s Licenses, Arrest Warrants, and…. June 19, 1993

10. Do you believe homosexuals should be allowed to legally marry? Should be allowed to marry50% Undecided16.7% Should not be allowed to marry33.3% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

11. Do you believe sexual intercourse between consenting adult homosexuals should be legal? Should be legal51.6% Undecided23% Should not be legal24.6% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

12. Do you believe sexual intercourse between consenting adult heterosexuals who are unmarried should be legal? Should be legal65.9% Undecided15.9% Should not be legal18.3% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

13. Opinions of College Freshmen Abortion should be legal: WSCC Students who agree: 35.7 % College Freshman who agree: Source: 2005 student survey and WSCC Student Survey 9 /10 55%

14. Comparing Views on Abortion Source: WSCC Student Survey 9 /10 Abortion should be a legal option... If a woman’s health is in danger: WSCC: Support: 61.1 % Undecided: 21.4% Opposed: 17.5 %

15. Comparing Views on Abortion Source: WSCC Student Survey 9 /10 Abortion should be a legal option... If a woman became pregnant as a result of rape: WSCC: Support: 69.8 %Undecided: 11.9%Opposed: 18.3%

16. Comparing Views on Abortion Source: WSCC Student Survey 9 /10 Abortion should be a legal option... If a family has a low income and cannot afford more children: WSCC: Support: 27.8 % Undecided: 16.7% Opposed: 55.6%

17. Comparing Views on Abortion Source: WSCC Student Survey 9 /10 Abortion should be a legal option... If there is a chance of serious defect in the baby: WSCC: Support: 42.1 % Undecided: 23%Opposed: 33.3 %

18. Comparing Views on Abortion Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10 Abortion should be a legal option... If a woman is married but does not want the child: WSCC: Support: 18.3%Undecided: 11.1% Opposed: 68.3%

19. WSCC Student Views on Abortion Abortion should be a legal option... ConditionSupportUndecidedOpposed Mom’s health61.1%21.4%17.7% Rape68.9%11.9%18.3% No $27.8%16.7%55.6% Baby’s Health42.1%23% 33.3% No more kids18.3%11.1% 68.3% Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10

20. The National Government today does much more than 100 years ago

21. The New Deal Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) FDR-

22. Works Progress Administration (WPA) (1935) 1.An “Umbrella Agency” employing over 8 million workers. 2.125,000 buildings were constructed; money was allocated for the “arts.” Guidebook to encourage tourism

23. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) (1933) Put men to work & helped the environment. Programs: planted trees, built campgrounds, hiking trails, etc. Military-style Organization

24. Elections The National Government sets standards, but states have the most control over elections.

25. Hanging “Chad” In Florida Looking for hanging chad

26. Florida’s 2000 “Butterfly Ballot”

27. The “Butterfly Ballot” Therese LaPore (D) Designed the Ballot

28. 2000 Election Results (Palm Beach County) Bush won Florida by 537 votes Going back, they discovered: – 5,330 voted for Gore & Buchanan – 1,631 voted for Bush & Buchanan – 2,908 voted for Gore & Socialist candidate (just below Gore’s name) – 3,407 voted for Buchanan

29. Do you support the legalization of marijuana? Support48.4% Undecided17.5% Opposed34.1% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

30. Do you think English should be the official language of the United States? Support84.9% Undecided 5.6% Opposed 9.5% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

31. WSCC Student Views Source: WSCC Student Survey 9 /10 Do you support the death penalty? Support: 65.1% Undecided: 15.9% Opposed: 18.3%

32. National health care is needed to cover everyone’s health care costs. I agree with this statement: 49.2 % I am undecided 24.6 % I disagree with this statement: 23 % Source: 9 /10 Student Survey at WSCC

33. Public Opinion & Elections Voters are polled after voting on election day to: – predict the election’s winner early – Understand voters’ decisions – Gage/predict future elections Exit Polls

34. 2008 Exit Poll Results (Race) CategoryObamaMcCain% Total White435574 Black95413 Hispanic66328 Asian61352 Other65313

35. 2008 Exit Poll Results (Sex) CategoryObamaMcCain% Total Male494847 Female564353

36. 2008 Exit Poll Results (How often do you attend religious services?) CategoryObamaMcCain% Total Weekly435540 Occasionally5742 Never673016

37. 2008 Exit Poll Results (Population) CategoryObamaMcCain% Total City: 50,000 or more 633530 Suburbs504850 Rural or small city 455321

38. 2008 Exit Poll Results (Family Income) CategoryObamaMcCain% Total Under $50,0006038 $50-99,00049 36 $100,000 +495026

39. 2008 Exit Poll Results (Age) CategoryObamaMcCain% Total 18-29663218 30-44524629 45-6449 37 65+455316

40. Federalism & Public Opinion I.Intro II.Federalism A.What/why? III.Constitutional basis for…? A.Strong National Government B.States Rights C.State/State Relations IV.20 th Century A.New Deal B.Elections V.Survey Results Key Terms “Necessary & Proper” Supremacy Clause 10th Amendment “Full faith & credit” FDR Exit Polls