before we get started, please write down only the definitions you need. i recommend writing the...
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Before we get started, please write down ONLY the definitions you need. I recommend writing the underlined definitions.
federal government – the national level of government; the government of the United States
state government – the government of an individual state
local government – the government of a municipality (city) or county
Pick up a blank sheet of paper and a pencil.
Write your first and last name, today’s date, and the period you have civics in the upper-right hand corner of the page.
Title your paper “Federalism”.
BELL RINGER
FEDERALISM
- by the end of this lesson:you should be able to define the system of
federalism
you should be able to analyze how federalism limits government power
you should be able to compare concurrent powers, enumerated powers, reserved powers, and delegated powers as they relate to state and federal government
you should be able to analyze issues related to the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
FederalismFederalism is a system of government
where power is divided and shared between the federal (national) government, the state governments, and the local governments.
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided and shared between the federal (national) government, the state governments, and the local governments.
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided and shared between the federal (national) government, the state governments, and the local governments.
Federalism is a core democratic principle of our government.
Our national government is also referred to as the federal
government.
How Can Federalism Limit Power?Federalism is another example of
separation of powers at work. The U.S.
Constitution separates powers between the
states and the federal government.
Enumerated -> Federal Power
Delegated -> Federal Power
Concurrent -> Both Can Do It
Reserved -> State Power
Federal Government
Enumerated (a.k.a. Delegated) Powers
Federal & State Governments
Concurrent Powers
State Governments
Reserved Powers
Local Governments
U.S. ConstitutionState C
onstitution
How Can Federalism Limit Power?Federalism also demonstrates checks and balances. The Federal government limits state power with the Supremacy Clause. The state governments limit federal power with the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Article VI - This Constitution, and the Laws
of the United States which shall be made in
Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which
shall be made, under the Authority of the United
States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and
the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby,
any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any state
to the Contrary notwithstanding.
How Can Federalism Limit Power?Federalism also demonstrates checks and balances. The Federal government limits state power with the Supremacy Clause. The state governments limit federal power with the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
“The powers not delegated to the United States
by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the
States, are reserved to the States respectively,
or to the people.”
WHO HAS THE POWER?
Use your notes and your logic to guess what level
of government has the power in each situation.
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who is going to keep people safe from speeding cars (speed limits)?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who is going to protect us from foreign invasion or threats?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
There is a pothole in the street outside my house. Who should I talk to?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
A group of people want to establish a new city. Who should they talk to?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who decides who might get married legally?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who resolves conflicts between states?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
My garbage hasn’t been picked up in two weeks, who do I talk to about this issue?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who makes sure that the country’s economy is safe and stable?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
My taxes keep going up! Who can I talk to about this?
Who has the power?
Federal StateLocal
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who is in charge of passing laws around here?
03 FED Writing PromptOn a blank page, write your first and last name, today’s date, and the period you have civics in the upper-right corner. Title this paper “03 FED W I R”.
Write a well-crafted informative response.Well-crafted means that your sentences fit together instead of jumping around.Informative means facts should come from the documents; your opinions are not required.Response means you answer the prompt; don’t just write what you feel like writing.
03 FED Writing PromptOn a blank page, write your first and last name, today’s date, and the period you have civics in the upper-right corner. Title this paper “03 FED W I R”.
Write a well-crafted informative response.Well-crafted means that your sentences fit together instead of jumping around.Informative means facts should come from the documents; your opinions are not required.Response means you answer the prompt; don’t just write what you feel like writing.
Prompt: Explain the concept of federalism. Include the following terms in your paragraph: concurrent powers, enumerated powers, reserved powers, and delegated powers.
Time’s Up!
Pass your Writing Prompt paper all the way back and all the way right.
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