Federalism CE 7 B A Federalism CE 7

Federalism CE. 7 B

A. Federalism: CE. 7 B • 1. Power is divided between national and state level of governments • 2. The National government is Supreme • 3. Problems exist when the national government wants the states to do something without any funding

B. Vocabulary • 1. Expressed Powers • Powers given to the national government • Listed in the Constitution Federalism • 2. Reserved Powers • 10 th Amendment states that any power not given to the national government are reserved to the states • 3. Concurrent Powers • Powers that are shared between the two levels Federal Government The 50 states

C. National government responsibilities Responsible for all issues relating to the whole country Based on the powers listed in the constitution 1. Conducts Foreign Policy 2. Regulates Commerce 3. Provides for the Common Defense

D. State government responsibilities 1. Promotes public health, safety, and welfare 2. The state Governor, state Congress, and state Supreme Courts run each state

Tensions: Scenarios • Health Care Reform • The states are in charge of health and safety • But the new health care law was passed by Congress and everyone has to obey it • Can we think how problems of Federalism would affect how this issue is handled between the two?

Tensions: Scenarios • Immigration • The states and federal government always fight over this issue (for YEARS!!!!) • The states want to enforce or protect and the national government wants to do it • Can we think how problems of Federalism would affect how this issue is handled between the two?

Federalism Venn Diagram

Exit Ticket • Answer the three questions and turn in before leaving the classroom • Don’t forget to put your name on it 1. Do you think it’s a good idea for states to have their own government? 2. Why do you think federalism stuck around for over 200 years? 3. Do you think Governor or President is more important? Why?