1. Unit 3: The Constitution
Powers of Government
Unit 3: The Constitution

2. Federal System
Why is the United States considered a federal system of government?
Because the powers of government are SHARED between the national and state governments!

3. National Powers
delegated powers: powers “given”/delegated to the national government by the Constitution (expressed, implied)
* expressed - powers directly expressed in Constitution – WRITTEN!!!!
* implied - powers the government needs to carry out expressed powers.
- NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED!
- stemming from “Necessary and Proper Clause”

4. Delegated Powers = “given”
National Powers
Delegated Powers = “given”
Expressed = “written”
Where?... CONSTITUTION!
Implied = “meaning”
Necessary and Proper Clause
* govt. can carry out actions
that are “necessary” to fulfill
expressed powers
AKA the “Elastic Clause”
because… _________________
__________________________

5. State Powers Reserved = “set aside”
- powers belonging strictly to the states
- NOT listed in the Const.
- referred to in the 10th amendment

6. Shared Powers Concurrent Powers = “shared”
- powers that both the national and state governments have

7. Conflict
What happens if the national government and state governments disagree over a law or an issue?
* Supremacy Clause = “supreme power”
- national govt. has supreme power over states in a conflict
Ex. Arizona’s immigration reform

8. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
LAWS!
Which level of government does this belong to?
CONCURRENT!

9. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
DECLARE WAR!
Which level of government does this belong to?
DELEGATED/EXPRESSED!

10. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
“Small business wants more money available to it, so I sent my staff out to buy up all of the Monopoly games.”
COIN/PRINT MONEY!
Which level of government does this belong to?
DELEGATED/EXPRESSED!

11. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
TAXES!
Which level of government does this belong to?
CONCURRENT!

12. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
EDUCATION!
Which level of government does this belong to?
RESERVED!

13. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
ESTABLISHING BANKS!
Which level of government does this belong to?
CONCURRENT!

14. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
RAISE ARMY!
Which level of government does this belong to?
DELEGATED/EXPRESSED!

15. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
GENERAL WELFARE/HEALTH!
Which level of government does this belong to?
CONCURRENT!

16. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
COURT SYSTEMS!
Which level of government does this belong to?
CONCURRENT!

17. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
ELECTIONS!
Which level of government does this belong to?
RESERVED!

18. Where do These Powers Belong?
What message or power is the cartoon conveying?
FOREIGN TRADE!
Which level of government does this belong to?
DELEGATED/EXPRESSED!

19. Where do These Powers Belong?
Borrowing Money?
- CONCURRENT
Establish Local Governments?
- RESERVED
Regulate State Trade?

20. NOTEBOOK SMACKDOWN!! Unit 1 PENS notes/wkst. Notes on Documents
Political Philosophers Notes
Systems of Govt. Notes/Wkst.
Types of Govt. Notes/Wkst.
Unit 1 Pre-Quiz
Unit 1 Quiz
Unit 1 Study Guide

21. Unit 2 Mr. Pile Notes/Wkst. Articles of Confederation Notes/Wkst.
Bill of Rights Notes/Wkst.
Mr. Pile Quiz
Developing Cecil County/Eminent Domain Wkst.
Roe v. Wade/ Bakke v. California Notes
Bill of Rights Case Summaries Wkst.
Civil Rights Article/Timleine Wkst.
DPL/Judicial Review Video Wkst.
Checks and Balances Notes/Wkst.
Unit 2 Pre – Quiz
Unit 2 Quiz
Unit 2 Study Guide

22. Unit 3