1. Federalism The Division of Power

2. Federalism System of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government Division of powers – between the two levels: the National Government and the States

3. National government powers Delegated powers- powers specifically (delegated) by the Constitution to the national government Exclusive powers – powers that belong only to the National Government

4. Delegated powers: three kinds Expressed powers – those listed in the Constitution Implied powers – not listed but are suggested Inherent – those that the National Governments have historically possessed, such as the regulation of immigration

5. Concurrent powers Powers delegated to the National Government and shared with the State government

6. Reserved powers Powers of the States (i.e., reserved for the States) Powers not already given to the National Government and not listed as powers the States may not have Example – the States may decide how old people my get drivers’ licenses

7. Overlapping powers Supreme Court plays a key role in resolving disputes of overlapping powers Constitution’s Supremacy Clause – the argument that states the Constitution is the “supreme Law of the land”