BELL RINGER
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 upperright hand corner of the page.
Title your paper “Federalism”.
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
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
Federalism
Federalism is a core democratic
principle of our government.
Federalism is a system of government where
power is divided and shared between the federal
national
government
also
(national) government, theOur
state
governments,
and is
the
local governments. referred to as the federal government.
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.
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.
U.S. Constitution
Federal
Government
Federal & State
Governments
State
Governments
Enumerated (a.k.a.
Delegated) Powers
Concurrent Powers
Reserved Powers
Reserved -> State Power
C o n s t i t u t i o n
Concurrent -> Both Can Do It
S t a t e
Enumerated -> Federal Power
Delegated -> Federal Power
Local
Governments
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.”
Use your notes and your logic to
guess what level of government
has the power in each situation.
WHO HAS THE POWER?
Who has the power?
 Who is going to keep people safe from speeding
cars (speed limits)?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 Who is going to protect us from foreign invasion or
threats?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 There is a pothole in the street outside my house.
Who should I talk to?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 A group of people want to establish a new city.
Who should they talk to?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 Who decides who might get married legally?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 Who resolves conflicts between states?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 My garbage hasn’t been picked up in two weeks,
who do I talk to about this issue?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 Who makes sure that the country’s economy is
safe and stable?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 My taxes keep going up! Who can I talk to about
this?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Who has the power?
 Who is in charge of passing laws around here?
Federal
State
Local
Enumerated Power (or Delegated Power)
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
03 FED Writing Prompt
On 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 Prompt
On 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.
Explain the concept of federalism.
Include the following terms in your
paragraph: concurrent powers, enumerated
powers, reserved powers, and delegated
powers.
Prompt:
Time’s Up!
Pass your Writing
Prompt paper all
the way back and
all the way right.