FEDERALISM SEPARATION OF POWERS Checks and Balances Objectives
FEDERALISM SEPARATION OF POWERS & Checks and Balances
Objectives: The student will demonstrate the knowledge of the American constitutional government by: 1. Explaining the relationship of the state government to the national government in the federal system; 2. Describing the structure and the powers of the local, state, and national government ; 6 b. Explaining the principle of the separation of powers and the operation of check and balances; 1. Identifying the procedures for amending the Constitution of the United States.
A form of government in which power is divided What is Federalism? between the federal (national, central) government and the states Federal vs. State Federal • Where are the powers of the local government derived (come from)? • The state, The VA State Constitution State Federal Facts about Federalism
Powers of the National Government Expressed Powers The powers of the national government Directly written into the Constitution Enumerated Powers: the same as Expressed powers Implied Powers: Powers of the national government Not written directly in the Constitution but drawing authority from expressed powers The “necessary and proper clause” is aka the “Elastic Clause”
What are the powers of the State Governments? Reserved Powers Federal State Local
What Powers do both the National and State governments share? Concurrent Powers: Powers shared between both national and state governments Including local Use page 284 to give you examples Does the Constitution give all the power to the National government? The Constitution denies powers to both the national and state government.
Match the following Word Bank Federal, State & Local Government 1. Makes laws for a small area enforcing local laws and ordinances; provides police and fire protection 2. Makes laws for the entire country; deals with foreign relations; resolves disputes between states; maintains basic rights for all citizens 3. Makes laws for one state; establishes educational system; regulates intrastate commerce; regulates relations between citizens within the state
Separation of Powers The Constitution of the United States in Articles I, II, and III Defines the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national government. They are three separate/split authorities having individualized power or roles in the government (Definition)
The 3 Branches of Government There are 3 branches of the government: 1. 2. 3. Legislative Executive Judicial Each branch has a job has it has to do. We’ll figure out what’s their job, the checks over the other branches, and who in charge of the branch.
Make Laws Enforce the Laws Article 2 Interpret the laws Article 1 Article 3
The Legislative Branch CE 6 b & c: Congress CE 7 a & c: V. A. General Assembly
US Congress The Legislative Branch: • The Congress is a bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representative (435 members based upon population) Senate (100 members, 2 per state)
Congress: How can you get the job Senate (Senators) 30 years old Citizen Resident of the state Service to your country 6 yr term (No Term Limits) Represent the entire state House of Representatives (Congressmen) 25 years old Citizen Resident of the state Service to your country 2 yr term (No Term Limits) Represents a district within a state.
Congressional Leadership Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate: Vice President: Joe Biden Leader of the H. R. Speaker of the House John Boehner Majority Leader: Eric Cantor Minority Leader: Nancy Pelosi Leader of the Senate: President Pro-Tempore: Patrick Leheay Sen. Harry Reid (Majority Leader) Sen. Mitch Mc. Connell( Minority Leader)
U. S. Congress: Senate
US Congress: House of Representatives
Powers of Congress Expressed and Implied Powers Makes the laws of the nation Approves the annual budget Confirms (approves) presidential appointments Raises revenue through taxes and levies Regulates interstate and foreign trade Declares War Impeach the President and Supreme Court Citizens Draws districting lines
House of Representatives US Population Map
Why do some states have more representatives than other states? Every 10 years the representation may change due to increase or decrease in population is called Apportionment
Why is state Representation important? Electing the President Electoral College: States with more population have more electoral votes. Large
Quiz Time Identify 3 powers of the Legislative Branch and the houses? How does a states Congressional Representation relate to the Electoral College?
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VA State Legislature VA General Assembly
VA General Assembly The legislative branch is the General Assembly a bicameral legislature— the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate that meets annually for a fixed number of days.
Powers of the State Legislature Reserved Powers Make Laws (Statutes) Approve the biannual (2 year) budget Approve the Governor’s appointments
Local: Legislative Branch City: City Council Unicameral Legislature Makes city ordinances (laws) Approve the annual budget County: Board of Supervisors
Article 1: Legislative Branch Make the laws Other Powers: 1. Overrides presidential vetoes 2. Impeaches a president. 3. Approves presidential appointment federal judges, cabinet members, and ambassadors. 4. Impeaches federal judges. Who’s in charge: Federal: Congress State: General Assembly Local: City : City Council County: Board of Supervisors
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Why are US Federal aka National Laws Created? Elected officials in Congress write laws and take action in response to problems or issues involving the states and nation
Federal Issues Primary responsibilities at the National level of government Conducts foreign policy, Regulates commerce, Provides for the common defense
Why are US Federal aka National Laws Created? What is your (the citizen’s) role in the Democratic Law-making process? Individuals and interest groups help shape legislation. Give Examples of Interest Groups Give and Example of how You can influence lawmakers and legislation (bills) NRA NAACP PETA
Why are US Federal aka National Laws Created? The formal powers of Congress are limited by the Constitution of the United States. What are the powers of the National Government?
Why are US Federal aka National Laws Created? Citizens (including students) learn the importance of the legislative process through direct involvement and/or simulations.
How does a Bill Become a Law? The lawmaking process in Congress 1. Introducing a bill by a Senator or Representative 2. Working in committees 3. Debating the bill on the floor of each house 4. Voting on the bill in each house 5. Sending the bill to the President to sign into law The Lawmaking process in the Virginia General Assembly 1. Introducing a bill 2. Working in committees 3. Debating the bill on the floor of each house 4. Voting on the bill in each house 5. Sending the bill to the Governor to sign into law 6. VA has to exceptions: 1. 2. Line-item veto Make Amendments
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Why are VA STATE Laws created? Elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly write laws and take action in response to problems or issues. Individuals and interest groups help shape legislation
Why are VA STATE Laws created? The primary issues at the state level Education: To promote an informed and engaged citizenry (i. e. , establish minimum standards for local schools) Public health: To promote and protect the health of its citizens (i. e. , fund health benefits) Environment: To protect natural resources (i. e. , improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay) State budget: To approve a biennial (two year) budget prepared by the governor Revenue: To levy and collect taxes
Local Issues Virginia local governments exercise defined and limited powers, including the power to enforce state and local laws promote public health protect public safety educate children protect the environment regulate land use levy and collect taxes.
Local Law-Making Process The same as the upper levels of the legislative branch except local government is unicameral. What does that mean?
Seal of the United States Executive Branch
Home of the President 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC The White House
How To Become The President You must be… At least 35 years old A citizen born in the U. S or its territories Naturalized citizens CAN NOT be President Run a Campaign and the Head of their political party. And win the Electoral Vote Elected by the Electoral College *Anyone can become president What about the Vice President? Why is he always Forgotten? Look to the Constitution
4 Main Powers & Many Titles of the Executive Military Powers Executive Powers Legislative and Judicial Powers Diplomatic Power
The Roles of the National Executive The President is the Chief Executive Runs the National Buearcracy (governmental offices and agencies) Cabinet advices the President Dept. of Defense IRS Dept. of Educations The President is the Chief Legislator He proposes legislation through his State of the Union Address He has the power to veto bills from Congress (which can be overridden), oppose legislation, and determines foreign policy. Call Congress into session The President is also the Commander in Chief meaning he/she controls the armed forces. The President is also the Chief of State meaning he/she represents our country to other world leaders. Chief Ambassador Chief of the Party
Virginia’s Chief Executive Runs VA’s government (bureaucracy) Commander-in-Chief Head of VA State Represents the state Party-Leader of his political party (Republican party) for VA. Chief-Legislator Proposes Legislation in his State of the Commonwealth Address
Executive Branch Influencing Public Policy Proposing legislation in annual speech to the legislature in a State of Union Address (given by the president) or a State of the Commonwealth Address (given by a governor). Influences Public Policy BY: Appealing directly to the people Approving or vetoing legislation Appointing officials who carry out the laws Head of the Bureaucracy Cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups interpret and help with carrying out the laws. Commander-in-Chief of the ALL the Military The Executive Branch plays a key role in the policymaking process.
Other Important Members of the Executive Branch Attorney General (U. S and V. A. ) Vice President (National) Lieutenant Governor (VA) Video 1 Video 2
Local Government City: Mayor Chief Legislator: State of the City Address Appoint Cabinet positions Create an annual budget County: County Manager County executives complete the same tasks as the city executive.
Is this Federalism? President Governor Mayor County Manager
Executive Branch Carry-out & Enforce Who’s in charge: the laws. Legislative Powers 1. Vetoes acts of Congress. 2. Calls Congress into special session. Judicial Powers 1. Appoints federal judges. • • • Federal: President State: Governor Local – City: Mayor – County: County Manager
Executive Amendments 22 nd Amendment Creates Presidential Term limits 2 (4 year) terms • 25 th Amendment – Presidential Succession for the Vice-President • If the President has to leave office the Vice. President becomes the new President
Additional Facts • Issues of the Federal Primary issues at the State Government To… 1. Conduct foreign policy 2. Regulate interstate & intrastate commerce, 3. Provide for the common defense Level To Promote the public health, safety, and welfare 1. Education: To promote an informed and engaged citizenry (i. e. , establish minimum standards for local schools) 2. Public health: To promote and protect the health of its citizens (i. e. , fund health benefits) 3. Environment: To protect natural resources (i. e. , improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay) 4. State budget: To approve a biennial (two year) budget prepared by the governor 5. Revenue: To levy and collect taxes
What is Separation of Powers? Separation of powers is when each branch has specific jobs or powers that they can do to get they’re part or they’re job done. Ex. Legislative branch makes the laws. Executive Branch enforces the laws Judicial Branch carries out the laws.
The US Supreme Court
Judicial Branch Interprets the laws. US & VA Supreme Courts 1. 2. can: Declares legislative laws unconstitutional. Declares executive acts unconstitutional. Who’s in charge: Federal: U. S. Supreme State: VA Supreme Local: Circuit courts/ District Courts
Court Vocabulary Jurisdiction ~ Area where a crime took place (city, district, state) Appeal ~ To ask a court to review a decision, usually done when one is not happy with the ruling of the lower courts Appellate Jurisdiction A court’s authority to hear an appeal or other decision by another court
Court Vocabulary Magistrates ~ Issue search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, and a summons and set bail. Civil Law ~ Group of laws that settle disagreements between people Criminal Law ~ Behavior that is harmful to society; how people should be tried and punished
Court Vocabulary Judicial Review ~ The power of the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn a law that is in conflict with the Constitution Judicial Activism ~ Taking an active role by the judiciary in policymaking by overturning laws that are not constitutional
America’s Dual Court System Federal Courts US Supreme Court & lower federal courts Jurisdiction- entire US Based on the US Constitution and federal laws Article III of the Constitution: establishes the Supreme Court and gave Congress the power to create any lower federal courts Virginia State Courts Va. Supreme Court & lower state/city courts Jurisdiction- only VA Based on Va. Constitution (Article III) and state laws
United States Court System The United States Supreme Court Justices, no jury Jurisdiction: Appellate and Limited Original
United States Court System US Court of Appeals: Justices, No Jury Jurisdiction: Appellate
Judicial Review The Supreme Courts of the United States and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and act of the executive branch. Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review at the National level. The Constitution of the US is the supreme law of the land. State laws must conform to BOTH the US and Virginia Constitution
The Virginia Court System Virginia, like the other 49 states, has its own court system, with powers derived from the Virginia Constitution.
Virginia Supreme Court Justices, No Jury Court of FINAL appeal Limited original jurisdiction
The Virginia Court System
Due Process Protections 5 th Amendment Prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner 14 th Amendment Prohibits state and local governments from acting in an unfair manner The Supreme Court has extended the due process clauses to protect the guarantees of the Bill of Rights.
Branches of Government Federalism: of Government Separation of Levels Powers Branch of Government Local Government CITY & COUNTY Virginia Government STATE National Government HIGHEST AUTHORITY Legislative Board of Supervisors or city council General Assembly Congress Executive Elected or appointed official or manager Judicial Local courts – Provided by state legislation Governor Supreme courtsappellate courts and circuit courts President and cabinet officers Supreme Court, courts of appeals, district courts Activity: Put your knowledge to the test. Match your own chart
Checks and Balances prevents any one branch from abusing its powers. Gives the 3 branches ways to limit the powers of the other branches.
Checks and Balance Legislative powers over: The Executive branch Over rides vetoes Impeaches a president The Judicial branch Approves Federal judges Impeaches Federal judges
Checks and Balance Judicial branch over: The Legislative branch Declares laws unconstitutional (judicial review) The Executive branch Declares executive acts unconstitutional
Checks and Balance Executive powers over: The Legislative branch Vetoes acts of congress Calls congress into special session The Judicial branch Appoints Federal judges
What is Checks and Balances? Checks and Balances are the powers that each of the branches have over the other branches. Ex: The President is the commander-in-chief of the army and the navy, but only Congress can declare war.
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