Federalism Federal state and local governments working together

Federalism: Federal, state and local governments working together

Last time: Rule of Law & Types of Law

Benchmarks: Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments. Illustrate the lawmaking process at the local, state, and federal levels. Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services.

Federalism National (Federal) State Local We live under three governments:

Federalism National Government: State Governments • Military • Treaties • Interstate Highways • The Environment • Welfare Programs • Marriage • Drivers License • Education • State Roads • Public Safety

National - Federal

State Government

Local Government

Federalism – Power is shared between the national & state governments

Federal System of Government

The Feds of Federalism Federal = National Government Federalist = favored the Constitution & strong federal government Articles of Confederation = America’s first Constitution Federal System = Federalism, central (national) & regional (state) governments share power

Constitutional relationship between federal & state governments Amendment X – Powers not given to the national government are reserved to the states

Constitutional relationship between national & state governments Article VI of the U. S. Constitution states that the Constitution & Federal Laws are the “supreme law of the land & superior to state laws

State Constitutions – Rulebook for State Governments Florida’s Constitution

Division of Powers

Power to create governments US Constitution created the Federal Government U. S. Congress Creates State Governments Create Counties, Cities & Towns Counties, Cities, & Towns run local governments

Three Levels of Government Federal (National), State, Local

Three Levels of Government Three Branches of Government U. S. Congress Florida Legislature President U. S. Supreme Court Governor Florida Supreme Court Orlando City Council Mayor County Court Legislative Executive Judicial

Three Levels of Government Lawmaking on the Three Levels U. S. Congress National Law Examples: • Civil Rights Act of 1964 – ended segregation • Affordable Health Care Act - all Americans must have health insurance Florida Legislature State Laws: • Statutes, constitutional, regulatory, amendments, common law… • Thousands of laws from everything from murder to speed limits… Local Laws – Ordinances: • Examples: Curfew, bike helmets, sound ordinances, etc. Orlando City Council Legislative

Lawmaking on the Three Levels • Two House Congress - House of Representatives & Senate U. S. Congress • Florida Two House Legislature House of Representatives & Senate Florida Legislature • City / Town Council – usually includes mayor and elected council members Tampa City Council Legislative

Three Levels of Government Executive Branch – 3 Levels President, Vice President, Appointed Cabinet, Federal Agencies, Armed Forces President Governor, Lieutenant Governor, elected Cabinet, State Agencies, State National Guard, State Police Governor Mayor, local agencies, local police Mayor Executive

Judicial Branch – National & State

Levels of Government

Federalists v. Anti-Federalists Strong National Government Strong State Government

Democrats v. Republicans Strong National Government Strong State Government

Size of the national government in 1800 About 150 employees in 1800, today about 4 million

Size of Federal Government Increases before 1932 Following the Civil War 1870 s Progressive Era early 1900 s

The New Deal under FDR 1932 - 1940 Following the Civil War 1870 s Progressive Era early 1900 s

The “Elastic Clause” and Commerce Clause – Stretching Federal Power “Commerce Clause” to end segregation, child labor, and reform health care

Up Next: State Constitutions & Local Governments But first let’s review…

What do you call the system in which power is shared between the National and State governments? Federalism

What are three levels of government? National (Federal), State & Local

What do you call powers that are shared between the federal & state governments? Concurrent

What do you call powers that are left for the states? Reserved

Which amendment reserved powers to the states? Amendment X

Name one “concurrent” power? Power to tax, create courts, make & enforce laws, borrow $, provide for the general welfare…

Which level provides licenses and education? The State

Which level provides garbage collection and schools? Local

Which level prints money and makes treaties? Federal or National

What is the executive called on the state level? Governor

What is the executive called on the local level? Mayor

What event & program is known for greatly increasing the size of the federal government? The Great Depression & FDR’s New Deal

Up Next: State Constitutions & Local Governments…