Federalism Federalism l l l What is Federalism

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Federalism

Federalism

Federalism l l l What is Federalism? Power is constitutionally divided between a central

Federalism l l l What is Federalism? Power is constitutionally divided between a central government and regional governments (states) Most democracies are Unitarian: central government has complete power over constituent units

Why Federalism? l 1. 2. 3. Hamilton: Prevent Tyranny of government by dividing power

Why Federalism? l 1. 2. 3. Hamilton: Prevent Tyranny of government by dividing power between nation and state More opportunities for citizen participation Allows states to experiment with their own laws

Why Federalism? l l l Also, only choice framers had States were not going

Why Federalism? l l l Also, only choice framers had States were not going to give up all of their power to a central government States were very different and had different economies Is and was a big country Needed different governments

Evolution of Federalism l l l Original Idea: States would do most of what

Evolution of Federalism l l l Original Idea: States would do most of what needed to be done National government would have certain “enumerated” or “express” powers Look at Article I, Section 8 of Constitution States were the most important entity into the 20 th century (10 th amendment)

Make a Three Column Chart l l l What decisions do you believe your

Make a Three Column Chart l l l What decisions do you believe your parents or guardians should make for you? What decisions should you be able to make yourself? What decisions should be made cooperatively?

Analyze your responses l l l Did every student in the class have the

Analyze your responses l l l Did every student in the class have the same perspective about who should make certain decisions? Have you and your parents or guardians ever had a conflict over who gets to make certain decisions? Why is it important that some decisions are made exclusively by parents or guardians?

Should the States or the Federal Government: l l l declare and engage in

Should the States or the Federal Government: l l l declare and engage in war conduct elections print and coin money govern marriage laws maintain an army, navy, and air force regulate interstate and foreign commerce regulate intrastate commerce punish lawbreakers levy and collect taxes protect the rights of citizens set traffic standards l l l l l admit new states provide for public safety borrow money establish and maintain schools negotiate treaties with foreign countries protect public health determine the qualifications of voters set up a post office set rules for immigration maintain the state militia (aka the National Guard)

Federalism: National, State, and Concurrent Powers

Federalism: National, State, and Concurrent Powers