1. Chapter 12 Section 1 Civics Mr. Collins and Mrs. Kozlik CE 6a
The Federal System
Chapter 12 Section 1
Civics
Mr. Collins and Mrs. Kozlik
CE 6a

2. Federalism or Federal System
The system in which the power to govern is shared between the national government and the states
The Constitution set up our federal system

3. Constitutional Basis for Federalism
Expressed or enumerated powers – powers of the national government listed specifically in the Constitution
Reserved powers – the powers the Constitution gives to the states (Exs. police, roads, education, marriage laws)

4. Supremacy Clause
There is a possibility that state and national powers may conflict
To remedy this they issued this clause which states that the Constitution and national laws are the “supreme law of the land”
Ex. 18th amendment – prohibition, states had to outlaw sell of alcohol

5. Responsibilities of the Levels in the Federal System
National – conducts foreign policy, regulates commerce
State – promotes public health, safety, and welfare

6. Denied Powers of the Levels
The Constitution denies some powers to the two levels
National – cannot make marriage and divorce laws, regulate education, or conduct elections
State – cannot make treaties, coin money, have an army, declare war

7. Virginia Constitution
The plan of government for the state of Virginia
Highest law in Virginia
Establishes three branches
Includes a Bill of Rights
Can be amended

8. Federal-State Cooperation
Federal Government protects states against invasion and domestic violence
States hold national elections for the federal government

9. Cooperation between States
If you are married in one state, then all other states must accept that marriage
Extradition – returning a suspected criminal to the state where the crime was committed