Before we get started, please write down ONLY the definitions you need. I recommend writing the underlined definitions. federal government – the national level of government; the government of the United States state government – the government of an individual state local government – the government of a municipality (city) or county Pick up a blank sheet of paper and a pencil. Write your first and last name, today’s date, and the period you have civics in the upper- right hand corner of the page. Title your paper “Federalism”.

- by the end of this lesson: you should be able to define the system of federalism you should be able to analyze how federalism limits government power you should be able to compare concurrent powers, enumerated powers, reserved powers, and delegated powers as they relate to state and federal government you should be able to analyze issues related to the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Federalism Federalism is a system of government where power is divided and shared between the federal (national) government, the state governments, and the local governments. Federalism is a core democratic principle of our government. Our national government is also referred to as the federal government.

How Can Federalism Limit Power? Federalism is another example of separation of powers at work. The U.S. Constitution separates powers between the states and the federal government.

Enumerated -> Federal Power Delegated -> Federal Power Concurrent -> Both Can Do It Reserved -> State Power Federal Government Enumerated (a.k.a. Delegated) Powers Federal & State Governments Concurrent Powers State Governments Reserved Powers Local Governments U.S. Constitution State Constitution

How Can Federalism Limit Power? Federalism also demonstrates checks and balances. The Federal government limits state power with the Supremacy Clause. The state governments limit federal power with the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Article VI - This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any state to the Contrary notwithstanding.

How Can Federalism Limit Power? Federalism also demonstrates checks and balances. The Federal government limits state power with the Supremacy Clause. The state governments limit federal power with the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

Use your notes and your logic to guess what level of government has the power in each situation.

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  Who is going to keep people safe from speeding cars (speed limits)?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  Who is going to protect us from foreign invasion or threats?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  There is a pothole in the street outside my house. Who should I talk to?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  A group of people want to establish a new city. Who should they talk to?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  Who decides who might get married legally?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  Who resolves conflicts between states?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  My garbage hasn’t been picked up in two weeks, who do I talk to about this issue?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  Who makes sure that the country’s economy is safe and stable?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  My taxes keep going up! Who can I talk to about this?

Who has the power? FederalStateLocal Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power) Concurrent Power Reserved Power  Who is in charge of passing laws around here?

03 FED Writing Prompt On a blank page, write your first and last name, today’s date, and the period you have civics in the upper-right corner. Title this paper “03 FED W I R”. Write a well-crafted informative response. Well-crafted means that your sentences fit together instead of jumping around. Informative means facts should come from the documents; your opinions are not required. Response means you answer the prompt; don’t just write what you feel like writing.

03 FED Writing Prompt On a blank page, write your first and last name, today’s date, and the period you have civics in the upper-right corner. Title this paper “03 FED W I R”. Write a well-crafted informative response. Well-crafted means that your sentences fit together instead of jumping around. Informative means facts should come from the documents; your opinions are not required. Response means you answer the prompt; don’t just write what you feel like writing. Prompt: Explain the concept of federalism. Include the following terms in your paragraph: concurrent powers, enumerated powers, reserved powers, and delegated powers.

Time’s Up! Pass your Writing Prompt paper all the way back and all the way right.