Federalism

Divided Powers The Constitution clearly outlines powers that are held by the national government, those that are given to the states, and powers that the two levels shareThe Constitution clearly outlines powers that are held by the national government, those that are given to the states, and powers that the two levels share This arrangement is called federalism  the division of government powers between a central government and subdivisional governments (states, cities, counties, etc.)This arrangement is called federalism  the division of government powers between a central government and subdivisional governments (states, cities, counties, etc.)

Number of Governments in the United States National – 1National – 1 States – 50States – 50 Counties – 3,034Counties – 3,034 Municipalities – 19,431Municipalities – 19,431 Townships or towns – 16,506Townships or towns – 16,506 School districts – 13,522School districts – 13,522 Special districts – 35,356Special districts – 35,356 Total – 87,900Total – 87,900

Enumerated Powers Enumerated Powers  powers given by the Constitution to the federal government onlyEnumerated Powers  powers given by the Constitution to the federal government only Print money Regulate interstate and international trade Make treaties and conduct foreign policy Declare war Provide an army and a navy Establish post offices

Reserved Powers Reserved Powers  powers given by the Constitution to the state governments onlyReserved Powers  powers given by the Constitution to the state governments only Issue licenses Regulate intrastate (within the state) businesses and trade Conduct elections Establish local governments Establish School systems Ratify constitutional amendments Take measures for public health & safety

Concurrent (Shared) Powers Concurrent Powers  powers given by the Constitution to both the federal and state governmentsConcurrent Powers  powers given by the Constitution to both the federal and state governments Collect taxes Borrow and spend money Build roads Make and enforce laws

Denied Powers Denied Powers  actions the gov’t may not use ( lightly shade the “Reserved Powers” box red)Denied Powers  actions the gov’t may not use ( lightly shade the “Reserved Powers” box red) Suspend writ of habeas corpus  telling an arrested person what they are charged withSuspend writ of habeas corpus  telling an arrested person what they are charged with Bills of attainder  punishment w/out a trialBills of attainder  punishment w/out a trial Ex post facto  law making an act a crime after the act is committed. Ex post facto  law making an act a crime after the act is committed.