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Federalism 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 Key Terms “Necessary & Proper” Supremacy Clause 10th Amendment “Full faith & credit” FDR
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Federalism Governmental power is divided between a national government and state/local governments Montana (1990s)
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Federalism WADCMichigan (Lansing) Hamlin Township
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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
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Supremacy Clause: Laws or treaties made by the United States, “shall be the supreme Law of the Land…” A Strong National Government
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All powers are reserved to states except: 1.Powers specifically granted to the national government by the Constitution. 2.Powers specifically prohibited to the states by the Constitution. What the 10th Amendment Means (Reserved Clause)
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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…”
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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
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Do you believe homosexuals should be allowed to legally marry? Should be allowed to marry58.7% Undecided 5.8% Should not be allowed to marry34.7% Source: 1/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Do you believe sexual intercourse between consenting adult homosexuals should be legal? Should be legal62% Undecided12.4% Should not be legal23.1% Source: 1/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Do you believe sexual intercourse between consenting adult heterosexuals who are unmarried should be legal? Should be legal74.6% Undecided10.7% Should not be legal14.1% Source: 1/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Do you support the legalization of marijuana? Support61.2% Undecided14.9% Opposed23.1% Source: 1/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Do you think English should be the official language of the United States? Support87.6% Undecided 6.6% Opposed 5.8% Source: 1/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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The New Deal Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) FDR-
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Wheelchair & Leg Braces Used By FDR
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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
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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) (1933) Put men to work & helped the environment. Programs: planted trees, built campgrounds, hiking trails, etc. Military-style Organization
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Federalism 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 Key Terms “Necessary & Proper” Supremacy Clause 10th Amendment “Full faith & credit” FDR
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