1. Federalism
Ms. Bybee
Government

2. What Do You Think?
What decisions do you believe your parents should make for you?
What decisions should you be able to make yourself?
What decisions should be made cooperatively?
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3. What is Federalism?
Federalism: a political system where local government units can make final decisions regarding some governmental activities and whose existence is protected
In other words, Federalism is shared governing between the State and National governments.

4. Federal & State Powers
In general, the federal government has power over economic issues, the military and defense.
In general, state governments have power over social, moral, and family issues.

5. More Questions to Consider
Did every student in the class have the same perspective about who might make certain decisions?
Have you and your parents or guardians ever had a conflict over who gets to make certain decisions?
Why is it important that some decisions are made exclusively by parents or guardians?
The division of power between teenagers and parents is similar to the division of power between the states and the federal government. This division of government power is known as federalism.

6. The History Behind Federalism
The Federalists- Supported the ratification of United States Constitution in 1787.
The Anti-Federalists- Were concerned state’s rights would be over run by the new U.S. Constitution.
The Federalist Papers- Written by Madison, Hamilton and Jay in support of the U.S. Constitution.

7. Different Levels of Government
Who would you include at the legislative, executive and judicial branches in each level of government?
Local Government-
State Government-
Federal Government-

8. Reserved Powers
Powers reserved to the states

9. Delegated Powers
Powers delegated to the federal government

10. Concurrent Powers
Shared powers

11. Federalism

12. Who has the power to…? Charter banks Coin money Conduct elections
Conduct foreign relations
Establish post offices
Admit new states
Borrow money
Make and enforce laws
Regulate INTERstate trade
Declare war
Establish courts inferior to the Supreme Court
Support the military
Establish states militia
Levy and collect taxes
Ratify the Constitution
Regulate INTRAstate trade
In groups, work together to decide if the power is delegated, reserved or concurrent.

13. Delegated Powers Coin money Establish Post offices
Regulate INTERstate trade
Maintain armed forces
Grant patents and copyrights
Conduct foreign relations
Admit new states
Declare war

14. Reserved Powers Conduct elections Establish local government
Regulate INTRAstate trade
Ratify the Constitution

15. Concurrent Powers Tax Maintain courts Charter banks
Make and enforce laws
Borrow money

16. (Naturally the government can…)
Inherent Powers
(Naturally the government can…)
Acquire territory
Recognize foreign states
Set immigration policies
Protect the U.S. from rebellion

17. Prohibited Powers of the National Government
Tax exports
Interfere with the states performing their responsibilities

18. Prohibited Powers of the State Government
Make treaties with foreign governments
Printing/coining money
Taxing imports or exports
Engaging in war

19. Elastic Clause AKA Necessary and Proper Clause
Congress can pass laws as necessary to carry out their authorized powers.

20. Questions Name one delegated power Name one reserved power
Reserved powers belong to the…
Name one concurrent power
Name one power denied to the states
Name one power denied to the federal government
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21. Define Federalism
What is the history of Federalism? Hint: Think of our Founding Fathers
After reading and learning about Federalism define it in your own words.
Give an example of Federalism that occurs on a regular basis.
Give an example of Federalism that has occurred recently.

22. How Does Federalism Connect to…
Nuclear Waste?
Teen Driving Laws?
Abortion?
Medical Marijuana?
Hurricane Katrina?
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23. Why is…
Federalism in the United States an evolving relationship between U.S. state governments and the federal government of the United States?