Essential Question How does federalism work in the United States?
Federalism
Government power is divided between the state and national governments
Concurrent Powers Powers that both the national government and the states possess
Power to Tax
Power to Maintain a Court System
Power to Define Crimes
10 th Amendment States may exercise any power not reserved in the Constitution for the national government
What Can States Not Do?
Make treaties with foreign governments
Coin money
Grant titles of nobility
Obligations? Article IV outlines three responsibilities of the national government to the states
Republican Government The national government must guarantee a republican form of government that allows states to vote on representatives to Congress
Protection Protect states from invasion and domestic violence Federal troops may put down conflicts within states
Territorial Integrity National government must respect the geographic borders of a state
Interstate Relations Legal ground rules ensure cooperation among the states 3 major requirements
1. Full Faith and Credit Each state must recognize the civil laws and legal proceedings of other states
2. Privileges and Immunities One state cannot discriminate against citizens of another state
3. Extradition A state is responsible for returning a criminal fugitive from another state