1. U.S. GOVERNMENT OPEN-NOTES TEST
September 27, 2018
Modern Issues in the U.S. Agenda:
NOTES #6: How does the system of federalism operate in the U.S.?
NOTES-CHECK #s 1–5
PAST TUESDAY
U.S. GOVERNMENT OPEN-NOTES TEST
TODAY
(BASED ON NOTES #s 3–6)

2. How does the system of federalism function in the U.S.? Notes #6

3. U.S. Capitol; Washington, D.C. New York State Capitol; Albany, NY
In the U.S. Constitution, a system of federalism exists, which involves the division of powers between the national government and state governments.
U.S. Capitol; Washington, D.C.
New York State Capitol; Albany, NY

4. Under federalism, the national (federal) government has certain powers called delegated powers.

5. Delegated powers include: the ability to maintain a military, declare war, make treaties, and coin money.

6. Under federalism, state governments have certain powers called reserved powers.
Governor of New York
Andrew Cuomo
New York State Senate

7. Reserved powers include: the ability to establish local governments and schools, run elections, and license drivers, marriages, teachers, etc.

8. Under federalism, the national government and state governments share certain powers called concurrent powers.

9. Concurrent powers include: the ability to enforce laws, maintain courts, build roads, and collect taxes.