1. FEDERALISM
DIVISION OF POWER

2. The relationship between state governments and the federal government
Federalism is:
The relationship between state governments and the federal government

3. Why Federalism? All Constitutional framers convinced:
1. Bicameral legislation
2. Division of power
3. 10th Amendment

4. Federalism Defined Powers divided between central, national, and state
Governments: est. local governments
Operate through: shared powers
Federalism’s major strength is that it allows local action in matters of local concern

6. Powers of the National government
Expressed powers- Art. 1 Sec. 8 of Constitution (ex. collect taxes, make treaties, etc.)
B. Implied powers- Powers, not stated, but implied by Constitution (ex. to build dams)
1. Elastic Clause: Congress has power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its powers
C. Inherent powers- Powers a sovereign state holds

7. Powers of the National Government
Print money
Regulate interstate (between states) and international trade
Make treaties and conduct foreign policy
Declare war
Provide an army and navy
Establish post offices
Make laws necessary and proper to carry out the these powers
Provide defense against terrorists

8. Powers denied the National Government
Certain Rights- anything unconstitutional
Reserved state powers

9. The States Powers reserved
Reserve intrastate commerce (refers to livestock)
Establish local governments
Set up public school system
Protect the public's health and welfare (police and fire departments)
Most important Reserved Power- Administer elections

10. Powers denied to the states
Can’t enter into alliances, treaties, or confederation
State constitutions- each state has its own constitution

11. Exclusive and Concurrent Powers
Exclusive- Only the federal govt. has these powers
Concurrent- powers shared by national govt. and states

12. Local Governments
A. Local governments are a subunit of a state

14. Supremacy Clause Constitution is “Supreme Law of the Land”
Umpires between State and Federal government: the Supreme Court
1. McCulloch v. Maryland: Limits congressional power (Supreme Court is umpire)