Federalism in the U.S.
CAN YOU DO THAT? The Constitution & Federalism
STRICT CONSTRUCTION vs. LOOSE CONSTRUCTION
…different ways of interpreting the U.S. Constitution!
Federalism in the U.S.
CAN YOU DO THAT? The Constitution & Federalism
1.) Ohio, hard hit by the recent recession, has decided to ISSUE COINS
made from old cars in order to stimulate the worsening economy.
NO Article I, Section 8 – Article I, Section 10
The U.S. Congress passes a law imposing new REGULATIONS UPON
AIRLINES which engage in hauling goods and products from the east
coast to the west coast.
2.)
YES Article I, Section 8 – Interstate Commerce
Colorado’s ‘Scenic Drive Highway’ has become overcrowded. The
Colorado state legislature passes a law FORBIDDING OUT OF STATE
DRIVERS from using the beautiful highway.
3.)
NO Article IV, Section 2 – Privileges & Immunities Clause
The SCOTUS’ upholding of the Congress’ power to regulate the strip
mining of coal upset the Governor of North Dakota. He has announced
that he will NOT ALLOW THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW in his state.
4.)
NO Article VI – Supremacy Clause
Federalism in the U.S.
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5.) Displeased with the United States Postal Service, the Ohio General
Assembly has passed a law creating the OHIO POSTAL SERVICE.
NO Article I, Section 8 – Expressed Powers of Congress, USPS
The State of Washington has placed a TAX ON GOODS IMPORTED
AND EXPORTED through its seaports coming from and going into other
states.
6.)
NO Article I, Section 10
Given the ‘OK’ from the Ohio General Assembly, the neighboring
state of Michigan has ANNEXED TOLEDO, OHIO.
7.)
YES Article IV, Section 3 – States & Statehood
The Governor of Ohio requests that the state of Kentucky return
Charles N. Charge to Ohio. Charge, an alleged murderer and rapist in
Ohio, has FLED TO KENTUCKY where local authorities recently captured
him.
8.)
YES Article IV, Section 2 – Extradition
Federalism in the U.S.
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9.) Justin Case has been legally adopted in the state of Arkansas. After
the Case family moved to the state of Georgia, the Georgia State
Welfare Agency took little Justin from his adoptive parents on the
grounds that Justin’s adoption was not valid in the state of Georgia. The
Agency claims it DOES NOT RECOGNIZE Arkansas adoption laws.
NO Article IV, Section 1 – Full Faith & Credit Clause
The federal government passes a law to establish a SINGLE
NATIONAL SYSTEM OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
10.)
NO 10th Amendment – Reserved Powers
In response to a nationwide counterfeiting ring, the federal
government announces a new mandatory THIRTY-FIVE YEAR PRISON
SENTENCE for anyone caught participating in this activity.
11.)
NO 8th Amendment – Cruel & Unusual Punishment
Federalism in the U.S.
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12.) The U.S. Congress decides to propose legislation that defines
marriage as between one man and one woman; consequently, it passes
with an overwhelming majority in both the House and the Senate and
the President signs the bill into law. Included in this new law is the
provision that same-sex marriage will not be allowed throughout the
country.
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NO 10th Amendment, 14th Amendment – Reserved Powers, Equal Protection
In response to partisan bickering and politics “as usual,” Ohio voters
vote a third party into power in the General Assembly and in the
governor's mansion. These lawmakers immediately enter into an
agreement with Venezuela to import oil directly into the state of Ohio.
Kentucky wants included in this deal and asks Ohio to join, in which
Ohio obliges. When the Indiana governor publically denounces Ohio,
OHIO DECLARES WAR ON INDIANA.
13.)
NO Article I, Section 10
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14.) Microsoft invents the ultimate iPhone “app” that does everything
from your laundry to writing your research paper. The U.S. Congress
issues Microsoft a PATENT WHICH GIVES THEM EXCLUSIVE OWNERSHIP
of this iPhone “app.”
YES Article I, Section 8 – Intellectual Property
The U.S. Congress BORROWS MONEY from China to pay for the dayto-day operations of the United States.
15.)
YES Article I, Section 8
Congress establishes all rules and procedures to be followed in
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, located within the jurisdiction of three
different states – Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
16.)
YES Article I, Section 8 – Govern U.S. Territory
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17.) The State of Ohio recently AMENDED THEIR STATE CONSTITUTION
to allow four separate casinos within their state. These casinos must
meet the requirements set forth by the General Assembly
YES 10th Amendment – Reserved Powers
To promote the general welfare of the American people, and
enhance the War on Drugs, the U.S. Congress adds CAFFEINE TO THE
LIST OF BANNED SUBSTANCES starting on January 1, 2014.
18.)
YES Article I, Section 8 – General Welfare Clause, Interstate Commerce