Federalism Goals: Students will define the system of federalism. Students will analyze how federalism limits government power. Students will compare concurrent powers, enumerated powers, reserved powers, and delegated powers as they relate to state and federal government.

Powers and Responsibilities The powers and responsibilities of the federal government revolve around issues that impact… THE ENTIRE COUNTRY! The powers and responsibilities of the state government revolve around issues that impact… The state and issues that the federal government does not oversee.

Powers and Responsibilities Concurrent powers are powers that the federal and state government _______________ because there are issues that both the federal and state governments have to deal with. Concurrent powers are shared powers between the federal and state governments. The powers and responsibilities of local government revolve around issues that impact… The community, public safety, and utilities.

Discussion Why is it important for citizens to know the powers and responsibilities within each level of government? Why do you think different levels of government are responsible for different things? What would be different if there was only a federal (national) government and no state or local entities? Or vice versa?

Federalism Federalism: a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government. Federalism is a core democratic principle of our government.

Federalism In a federal system, the power of the government is distributed to different levels of government: national, state, and local. The national government is also referred to as the federal government.

Delegated/Enumerated Powers The federal government is a government of delegated powers. Delegated powers are also known as enumerated powers. In other words, the federal government only has those powers that the people have given it in the U. S. Constitution. In Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution the powers listed in this section are the powers delegated to Congress.

The 10th Amendment: Reserved Powers State powers are referred to as the reserved powers. The states have the powers that are not granted to the federal government in the U.S. Constitution. The Tenth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to further define the balance of power between the federal government and the states.

Concurrent Powers Powers that are shared by the federal and state governments are called concurrent powers. For example, the federal and state governments both have the power to tax.

Federal, State, and Local Powers and Services Federal Government – The federal government is the organization through which political authority is exercised at the national level, it is the government of the United States. Federal Powers – The federal powers are the powers listed in the U.S. Constitution and the ones necessary for the federal government to function. Delegated powers – Delegated powers are the specific powers assigned to the federal government. Expressed powers – Expressed powers are the powers listed in the U.S. Constitution. Implied powers – Implied powers are not written in the U.S. Constitution but they are the powers that are necessary and proper in order for the federal government to carry out the expressed powers. Inherent powers – Inherent powers are not listed in the U.S. Constitution but they are the powers necessary for the federal government to function.

Pin the Power! In your team, deliberate and decide whether each power or service is at the federal level, state level, or both. Pin the power up on the Venn Diagram. Then as a team, come to consensus and fill in your own Venn Diagram (Delegated/Enumerated, Reserved, or Concurrent)

Station 4: Current Events Who Should Decide?! Immigration Affordable Health Care Act Marijuana Legalization

Station 2: State and Local Summaries The services of the state governments are to protect and regulate issues that impact the entire state. States provide regulations for local government services, grant business licenses, driver’s licenses and teaching certificates and provide public safety through police, fire and highway safety. Citizens come in contact with many local governments services on a daily basis. Local governments provide police and fire protection, build roads, create parks, utilities and recycling.

History and Types of Federalism Dual Federalism: aka Layer Cake Federalism 1788-1937 (Framers-Great Depression and F.D.R) -Powers are strictly divided between State and Federal Gov.

History and Types of Federalism Dual Federalism aka Layer Cake Federalism Federal Power State Power Interstate Roads and Canals, State Subsidies, Tariffs, Foreign Policy, Owns public lands and regulates patents, Currency Note: States had greater power and this was based on the notion of limited gov. Property law, Inheritance Law, Commercial Law, Banking Law, Corporate Law, Insurance Family Law, Morality, Public Health, Education, Criminal Law, Land Use, Elections, Local Gov. Licensing

Cooperative Federalism aka Marble Cake Federalism Current system since the 1930’s Commerce Clause: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 Interpretation created minimal federal regulations over states until the Great Depression F.D.R’s New Deal changed the role of the Federal Gov. -National Gov. encourages states to pursue nationally defined goals

How to Persuade States?? Categorical Grants: A categorical grant is money granted by the federal government to state and local governments with strict limitations on how the money is spent. The money can only be received if the state or local government complies with certain regulations in order to receive the money. Examples: Department of Education-federal money given to local municipalities if they comply with federal standards

How to Persuade States?? Block Grants: are large chunks of money given to state and local authorities by the federal government for general purposes such as public enforcement, law enforcement or community development. They usually have few strings attached to them and give a lot of discretion to the local and state governments in how to spend the money.

Federalism Today Regulated Federalism: Examples: EPA Standards, Banking Regulations, Civil Rights, Americans with Disabilities Act -Unfunded mandate: OSHA Regulations: employers must follow Americans in the 21st century are living under Cooperative Federalism with some areas of activity that are heavily regulated.