1. Federalism The concept of federalism means that citizens must answer to at least two governments at the same time Those 2 are the Federal (national) Government and the State Government This concept helps divide the power not allowing the National government to gain too much power.

2. Federalism The biggest shift in power from states to the federal government was during the Great Depression 1930’s There are three main levels of government: National, State, and Local All three levels share powers and have independent powers. Ex. The right to privacy is not specifically mentioned in The U.S. Constitution, but it is included in state constitutions

3. Federalism? Citizens living under 2 Governments that share power and have independent power!

4. Federalism? Citizens living under 2 Governments that share power and have independent power!

5. Federal Powers Regulate trade between states Borrow Money “Coin” Money Make Treaties Declare War Levy Taxes Establish Courts Raise an Army Create Parks Establish Post Offices

6. State Powers Establish Courts Operate Schools Establish marriage and divorce laws Borrow money Issue drivers’ licenses Levy taxes Establish parks Issue business licenses Set up elections