The Federal System Federal and State Powers Guiding

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The Federal System

The Federal System

Federal and State Powers Guiding Question: How does the federal system allow the national

Federal and State Powers Guiding Question: How does the federal system allow the national government and state governments to share power? The United States has a federal system of government. federal system: the national government and the state governments share and divide powers. • some powers are left to the state governments • others left to the federal government. • Some powers are shared by both.

States in the Constitution Quick Quiz (Do not say a word or you take

States in the Constitution Quick Quiz (Do not say a word or you take a zero!) Do you remember what kind of system the Articles of Confederation set up? Who had more power? The National Government or the States?

States in the Constitution Answer: When writing the Constitution, the Framers created a stronger

States in the Constitution Answer: When writing the Constitution, the Framers created a stronger central government. • believed that state governments were important as well.

Constitutional Powers The Constitution gives the national government three types of powers. • expressed

Constitutional Powers The Constitution gives the national government three types of powers. • expressed powers: powers listed in the Constitution • implied powers: powers that are not listed but are based on listed powers • inherent powers: powers that every government has It also reserves some powers exclusively to the states.

The Fourteenth Amendment – Limits some powers of the states. The 14 th Amendment

The Fourteenth Amendment – Limits some powers of the states. The 14 th Amendment says … • states cannot take away rights without due process. • states must give every citizen equal protection.

Supremacy Clause the clause in Article VI of the Constitution that makes federal laws

Supremacy Clause the clause in Article VI of the Constitution that makes federal laws prevail over state laws when there is a conflict

How do the State and Federal Governments work together? • grants-in-aid - money awarded

How do the State and Federal Governments work together? • grants-in-aid - money awarded to the states by the federal government -Grants might be for education, health care, or other purposes • At times, Congress tells states to take certain actions without giving money to pay for those actions. -State officials call these laws unfunded mandates. • Sometimes State Governments work together as well.

State Constitutions Similarities • set forth a structure of government • divide government into

State Constitutions Similarities • set forth a structure of government • divide government into three branches • list specific rights guaranteed to citizens Differences • vary in length • vary in the level of specifics • vary in the number of amendments

The Constitution of Florida

The Constitution of Florida

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