1. Federalism
Constitution

2. Why do we have state governments?
Federalism
Why?
Why do we have state governments?

3. Federalism
Constitution

4. Federalism What is it? Federalism
Federalism is a power sharing relationship between a large central government and several smaller local governments
Here the US Federal Government and 50 state governments work together to rule the territory
The federal government must coordinate policies between all 50 states and handle all foreign and economic policies

5. Federalism Why? Federalism
Best suited to govern a very large territory
A reaction to the Articles of Confederation and to Shay’s Rebellion
Confederation as a form of government left the country vulnerable, powerless, and poor.
The people still want to be close to their elected officials and be able to deal with “kitchen table issues”. This form of government is best suited to deal with both major and minor issues.

6. Federalist Papers Advantages Advantages of Federalism
Local govt. is best suited to meet the needs of local citizens
It gives people more chances to participate in government
Allows the states to experiment with policy solutions - “Laboratories of Democracy”
States can serve as a “check” on the actions of the national government

7. Federalist Papers Advantages Disadvantages of Federalism
State and national governments can have conflicting policies
States can be slow to implement what the national government wants.

8. Federalism in the Constitution

9. These policy areas are “reserved” to the states
Federalism
Amendment 10
Tenth Amendment
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.
Whatever isn’t specifically given to the national government is the domain of the states
These policy areas are “reserved” to the states
States can make individual policies for their own people in several different policy areas

10. Federalism Article VI Supremacy Clause
The Constitution is the “supreme law of the land”
US Constitution
Affirmed by McCulluch V Maryland
Treaties
National law
State Constitution
State law
Municipal laws

11. Federalism Article IV Article 4: State Relations Interstate Compacts
US govt oversees agreements between states
extradition
Fugitives must be returned to the state where they committed the crime
Full Faith & Credit
Official documents of a state must be recognized by all states (licenses, marriages)
Privileges & Immunities
Can’t have special sets of laws for citizens of your states, but not for other American citizens

12. Federalism Article IV Article IV: USA Guarantees Article V
Guarantees a republican form of government
Guarantees to respect territories of states – won’t split any states up, won’t combine any – without consent
Promises to defend the states form invasion – and bring help for domestic problems in states
Article V
Can’t make amendments that would deny states equal representation in the Senate

13. Division of Powers
Federalism

14. Federalism Division of Powers National Government only shared
State Governments only
Exclusive powers
Concurrent powers
Reserved powers

15. National government does things that need to be the same in ALL states
Federalism
Division of Powers
Exclusive Powers
Coin Money
Raise an army
Declare War
Foreign Trade
Treaties
Interstate trade
National government does things that need to be the same in ALL states

16. Federalism Division of Powers Education Reserved Powers
Health & Safety
Speed limits
Marriage laws
Drivers’ licenses
Professional licenses
Alcohol laws
State governments do things that are different from state to state
Voter Requirements

17. Both handle the day to day business of the govt.
Federalism
Division of Powers
Concurrent Powers
Tax
Borrow Money
Run Court Systems
Define Crimes
Punish criminals
Build Roads
Both handle the day to day business of the govt.

18. Advantages & Disadvantages
History
Wrap Up
Define federalism
Advantages & Disadvantages
Article IV
Exclusive Powers
Focus on these things:
Reserved Powers