Bell Work  Define Federalism  Give a delegated power found in Article I of the Constitution  Give an example of a reserved power for the states not mentioned in the Constitution  What state has the largest number of electoral college votes? Use your book  How many electoral college votes does it take to win the presidential election? What happens if no one gets this number?

Chapter 4 Chapter 4, Section 1 National and State Powers

Objectives  What are the differences between the expressed powers and the implied powers?  How does the overall power of the national government compare to that of the states?

Division of Powers  The federal system divides government powers between the National and State governments.  Although federalism is set up by the Constitution, the balance of power between the national and state governments has changed over time

National Powers  The national government has expressed powers, which are specifically listed in the Constitution and include the powers to power to levy and collect taxes, coin money, go to war, raise an army and navy and to regulate commerce (trade) between the states (interstate commerce)  The national government also has implied powers, which are powers that are NOT specifically listed. These powers are based on the “ necessary and proper ” or “ elastic ” clause found in Article I section 8.  The national government also has inherent powers, which are the powers a government has simply because it is a government. Such as establish diplomatic relations with other countries.

State Powers  States also have powers called reserved powers.  Establish local government systems.  Administer elections  Protect the public’s health, welfare, and morals

Bell Work  What does concurrent mean?  What is an example of an inherent power?  Which example best demonstrates a change in government involvement in  the economy? A. involvement in the United Nations B. creation of the Social Security Administration C. deployment of military troops to Iraq D. implementation of the Voting Rights Act  Which issue is exclusively the responsibility of federal law? A. driver’s licenses B. gun control C. teaching certifications D. counterfeit money

Concurrent Powers  Shared powers between the national and state governments.  Levy Taxes  Borrow money  Spend for general welfare  Establish courts  Enact and enforce laws

Powers Denied to the States  No state can enter into a treaty, alliance or confederation  States cannot print money or deprive life, liberty or property without due process  Some powers are denied because of the nature of the federal system  No state can tax any agency or function of the national govt

Powers Denied to the National Government  The Govt. cannot conduct illegal searches, cannot deny religion, speech, press, assembly, public trial  Some powers are denied by silence of the Constitution and, therefore, belong to the State  It cannot create a public school for the nation, cannot set up local units of govt., cannot enact uniform marriages

Guarantees to the States  States are guaranteed a Republican form of government.  States are guaranteed protection from invasion and domestic violence (civil war, for example)  States are guaranteed that the national government will respect the territorial integrity of each state.

Admitting of New States  Steps for admission  Usually, an area petitions Congress for admission  Congress passes an enabling act, which okays the writing of a State constitution  Residents of the area write and approve a constitution  If Congress agrees to statehood, it passes an act of admission  President signs the act of admission

Objectives Revisited  What are the differences between the expressed powers and the implied powers?  How does the overall power of the national government compare to that of the states?