the writers of the constitution wanted the national government and states to share power this...
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Federal Government The writers of the Constitution wanted
the national government and states to share power
This sharing of power is called FEDERALISM
Federal PowersThe Federal Government is in charge of major
issues Print money Regulate interstate (between states) and
international trade Make treaties and conduct foreign policy Declare war Provide an army and navy Establish post offices Make laws that carry out the these powers
State Powers
The states are in charge of other objective such as. Issue licenses Regulate intrastate (within the state)
businesses Conduct elections Establish local governments Ratify amendments to the Constitution Take measures for public health and safety May apply powers of the Constitution to the
national government
Shared Powers In addition to their exclusive powers, both the national
government and state governments share powers. This is called concurrent powers…
Collect taxes Build roads Borrow money Establish courts Make and enforce laws Charter banks and corporations Spend money for the general welfare Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation
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Checks and Balances
We all remember the three branches of the United States Government…right???
Legislative branch - Congress
Executive branch – Office of the President
Judicial Branch – United States Court System