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.