Federalism Objective SWBAT understand the powers of the
Federalism
Objective SWBAT understand the powers of the different levels of the US Federal Government IOT apply the powers of State and National Governments to scenarios.
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Federalism Means Sharing Power and National Central Federal State
Federalism • Who delegates (gives) power to the government? –The People –(consent of the govern)
Key Terms Expressed Powers – powers specifically stated (or written) in the constitution
Powers delegated to National Government (expressed) • Tax the people to support the national government • Declare War • Control trade between the states (interstate trade) • Control trade with other nations • Coin/print money • Make treaties, conduct foreign policy • Establish Post Office
Key Terms Implied Powers – powers that the national government has that are not written in the Constitution. (Hinted at)
Powers delegated to National Government (implied) • The Elastic Clause is an implied power • It gives Congress power that is not directly stated in the Constitution • Congress can pass laws that are “necessary and proper” • Implied powers also come from expressed powers. –Expressed Power: The Right to Raise an Army –Implied Power: The Draft
Key Terms Elastic Clause – gives the United States Congress powers that are “necessary and proper” in conducting the government. Allows Congress’ power to expand.
Key Terms Reserved Powers – powers strictly belonging to the states. Are not written in the Constitution but given to the states through the 10 th amendment.
Powers delegated to State Government (reserved) • Tax the people to support the state government • Create public schools • Control trade within the state (intrastate trade) • Make motor vehicle and traffic laws • Make laws regulating marriage/divorce • Conduct elections • Require licenses for those who practice certain professions.
Key Terms Supremacy Clause – no state law or state constitution can conflict with any national law. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
Key Terms Concurrent Powers – powers that both the national and state governments share.
Powers delegated to National and State Government (concurrent) • Tax the people • Borrow money • Provide for the health and welfare of the people • Make and Enforce laws • Create a court system • Build roads
Powers denied to National Government • May not violate the Bill of Rights • May not impose export taxes • May not use money from the Treasury without the passage and approval of an appropriations bill (Congress) • May not change state boundaries • Cannot interfere with states carrying out their responsibilities.
Powers denied to State Government • May not enter into treaties with other countries • May not print money • May not tax imports or exports • May not suspend a person's rights without due process
Powers denied to Government • Grant titles of nobility • Permit slavery (13 th Amendment) • Deny citizens the right to vote due to race, color, or previous servitude (15 th Amendment) • Deny citizens the right to vote because of gender (19 th Amendment)
Who has more power? • National Government is supreme over all governments Supremacy Clause • The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land • No State/Local law can conflict with the Constitution or laws passed by Congress
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