1. Federalism Chapter 4

2. What is Federalism? System of government in which there are three levels of government: national, state, and local. Government power is divided between the different levels.

3. Why Federalism? 1. The belief that governmental power poses a threat to individual liberties. 2. Governmental power must be restrained 3. Divide the power to prevent governmental abuse.

4. Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers The national powers are often called delegated powers. This is because they were specifically listed for the national government when the Constitution was written

5. The National Government 3 types of delegated powers: 3 types of delegated powers: 1.Expressed- directly found in the Constitution. 2. Implied- not expressly stated in the Constitution, but suggested. Ex. “necessary and proper clause”. 3. Inherent- powers of a sovereign (supreme) state within the world community. Ex. Regulate immigration, deport undocumented aliens, acquire territory.

6. Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers The state powers are often called reserved powers. This is because they were powers kept by the states when the Constitution was written – –10 th Amendment

7. Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers Some powers are shared by the national and the state levels of government. These are called concurrent powers.

8. Assignment Create a venn diagram. Label one side Delegated Powers (National) and label the other side Reserved Powers (States). Label the middle section Concurrent Powers. Place the following powers in the correct area of the venn diagram: Create a venn diagram. Label one side Delegated Powers (National) and label the other side Reserved Powers (States). Label the middle section Concurrent Powers. Place the following powers in the correct area of the venn diagram:

9. Declare WarRegulate trade Raise Taxes within states Criminal Justice Maintain armed forces Establish postal Establish schools offices Borrow money Establish foreign policy Coin money Charter banks Build roads Conduct elections Provide for public safety Regulate interstate trade Make copyright laws