Name: Date: Period: Topic 5: Federalism Notes Topic 5: Federalism 1
Objectives about Federalism The student will demonstrate knowledge of the federal system described in the Constitution of the United States by a) explaining the relationship of the state governments to the national government; b) describing the extent to which power is shared; c) identifying the powers denied state and national governments; d) examining the ongoing debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and national governments Preview Think about who makes the decisions in your household Do you parents make most of the decisions? Are there decisions you get to make for yourself? What decisions do you make together? Fill in the Venn Diagram below based off who gets to make decisions Decisions your parents/ guardians make for you Decisions you and your parents/guardians make together Decisions you make for yourself 1 Why are some decisions shared while others are not? 2 What are the benefits of making decisions this way (shared)? What are the drawbacks? Notes Topic 5: Federalism 2
I The Division of Powers 1 Unitary System 2 Federalism - a Find the definition of the relationship defined in II National Powers 1 delegated powers 2 expressed powers 3 implied powers - a necessary and proper clause III State Powers 1 Reserved Powers 2 Concurrent Powers 3 Supremacy Clause a Explained b McCulloch v Maryland IV The National Government and the 50 States 1 Republican form of government 2 Protection from 3 Respect for 4 Admitting new states 5 Unfunded Mandate 6 Categorical grant a 7 Obligations of the states to the National government a States conduct and pay for Notes Topic 5: Federalism 3
claim private property for public use Regulate interstate and foreign trade Division of Powers Directions: With other students sitting at your table try to identify if the following powers are delegated, concurrent, or reserved Then write them in the appropriate spot in the Venn Diagram below Declare war establish public schools Raise and maintain armed forces establish courts pass license requirements for professionals establish local governments borrow money conduct elections define crimes and punishments levy and collect taxes Coin money conduct foreign relations regulate trade and business within the State regulate alcoholic beverages govern US territories and admit new states Delegated Powers Concurrent Powers Reserved Powers V Interstate Relations 1 Full Faith and Credit 2 Extradition - a Congress made it a federal crime to flee a state in which you have committed a crime 3 Privileges and Immunities Notes Topic 5: Federalism 4
Glossary Topic 5 Directions: Fill in the definition for the term listed Then, in the box on the right, you have to draw a picture OR write the definition in your own words OR write a sentence using the word that demonstrates its meeting Expressed Powers Interstate Commerce Extradition Implied Powers Concurrent Powers Supremacy Clause Notes Topic 5: Federalism 5
Summary DIRECTIONS: Choose only one of the following: a) write a summary (25-75 words) of what you believe was the most important aspect of the notes/lecture b) write what you believe to be the most interesting or memorable part of the notes/lecture (25-75 words) c) draw something that symbolizes the notes/lecture to you (has to be different than your title page) Notes Topic 5: Federalism 6