federalism the balance of power between the state governments and the federal government
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FEDERALISMFEDERALISM
The balance of power between the state governments and the
Federal government
The balance of power between the state governments and the
Federal government
What do you think??What do you think??1. How do you believe the issue of immigration should be handled? Do you
believe former AZ Governor, Jan Brewer, should have been able to pass bills such as SB1070? Explain your feelings on this issue.
2. Do you believe gay marriage should be legal for EVERYONE in EVERY state? Do we need to pass a Constitutional amendment in regards to this issue?
3. Do you believe in the death penalty? Should the U.S. Congress be able to pass laws dealing with the death penalty? Why or why not??
4. Do you believe the drinking age of 21 is fair? Is this a State law or a Federal law?
5. Do you feel the Federal government should provide every opportunity possible to ensure young adults go to college (this can include $)? Explain your answer.
1. How do you believe the issue of immigration should be handled? Do you believe former AZ Governor, Jan Brewer, should have been able to pass bills such as SB1070? Explain your feelings on this issue.
2. Do you believe gay marriage should be legal for EVERYONE in EVERY state? Do we need to pass a Constitutional amendment in regards to this issue?
3. Do you believe in the death penalty? Should the U.S. Congress be able to pass laws dealing with the death penalty? Why or why not??
4. Do you believe the drinking age of 21 is fair? Is this a State law or a Federal law?
5. Do you feel the Federal government should provide every opportunity possible to ensure young adults go to college (this can include $)? Explain your answer.
Defined PowersDefined Powers Expressed – powers that are written in the
Constitution Implied – reasonably suggested by the
expressed powers / “necessary and proper clause” or the “elastic clause”
Inherent – powers given to the government simply because they are the government
Enumerated Powers – Article 1, section 8 (Congress)
Reserved Powers – powers NOT given to the Fed. Government and NOT denied to the States
Concurrent – Powers shared by the Federal and State Governments
Expressed – powers that are written in the Constitution
Implied – reasonably suggested by the expressed powers / “necessary and proper clause” or the “elastic clause”
Inherent – powers given to the government simply because they are the government
Enumerated Powers – Article 1, section 8 (Congress)
Reserved Powers – powers NOT given to the Fed. Government and NOT denied to the States
Concurrent – Powers shared by the Federal and State Governments
ConcurrentPowers
Powers of States
Powers of National
Government
* Expressed, Implied, Inherent,
Enumerated
* Reserved
The Division of PowersThe Division of Powers
Coin Money Regulate state and
foreign trade Raise and maintain
taxes Declare war Govern U.S. territories
and admit new States Conduct foreign
relations Provide an army &
navy Est. courts inferior to
Supreme Court Est.post offices Make laws “necessary
& proper” to carry out the foregoing powers
Coin Money Regulate state and
foreign trade Raise and maintain
taxes Declare war Govern U.S. territories
and admit new States Conduct foreign
relations Provide an army &
navy Est. courts inferior to
Supreme Court Est.post offices Make laws “necessary
& proper” to carry out the foregoing powers
Tax Borrow
money Est. courts Make &
enforce laws Charter
banks/corps Spend money
for the general welfare
Private property for public purposes with just compensation
Tax Borrow
money Est. courts Make &
enforce laws Charter
banks/corps Spend money
for the general welfare
Private property for public purposes with just compensation
Est. local governmentsEst. public schoolsPass license requirements for professionalsRegulate commerce w/in stateConduct electionsRatify amendments to Federal ConstitutionTake measure for public health, safety, moralsExert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the Nat’l Gov or prohibit the states from using
NATIONAL CONCURRENT STATE NATIONAL CONCURRENT STATE
The National government
& The 50 States
The National government
& The 50 States The Constitution requires the National Government to guarantee every State in the Union a representative government.
The States are guaranteed protection from the National Government. (Article IV, Section 4): an invasion on any state would be seen as an attack on the United States.
Federalism Video review
The Constitution requires the National Government to guarantee every State in the Union a representative government.
The States are guaranteed protection from the National Government. (Article IV, Section 4): an invasion on any state would be seen as an attack on the United States.
Federalism Video review
The Major Disaster Process
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Step 1: Local Government Responds: If overwhelmed, turns to the State for assistance
Step 2: The State responds with State resources (National Guard/State Agencies)
Step 3: Damage Assessment taken by local, State, Federal, and volunteer organizations)
Step 4: Major Disaster Declaration: requested by governor- based on damage assessment
Step 5: FEMA Evaluates the request & recommends actions to the White House
Step 6: President approves the request or FEMA informs governor it has been denied
Who Helps During a Disaster?
At the federal level, these organizations have disaster responsibilities: FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of Transportation, Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Geological Survey, Corporation for National Service, among others.
These non-profit or voluntary organizations also participate in disaster response and recovery: American Red Cross, Church World Services, Mennonite Disaster Service, Salvation Army, Humane Society of the United States.
All states also have offices of emergency services, and all local jurisdictions have police and fire departments that have disaster responsibilities.
Admission ProcedureAdmission Procedure
Area desiring Statehood asks Congress for admission
Enabling act: directing the people of a territory to frame a proposed State constitution
Convention prepares the constitution- put to a popular vote
Voters approve --> submitted to Congress for review
Congress approves --> “act of admission” President signs act --> new state enters the
Union
US Territories
- American Samoa- 1900- Guam- 1899
- Puerto Rico- 1899- U.S. Virgin Islands- 1917
Can you name them?
“Conditions for Admission”“Conditions for Admission”
-Congress also has the power to create “conditions for Admission”
-Example: President Taft: vetoed Arizona’s
admittance in 1911- State’s constitution said members of State’s judiciary could be removed from office by popular vote- Taft disagreed because judge would have to keep “one eye on the law and the other on public opinion” - Arizona removed that section- Congress passed new constitution - Arizona admitted in 1912
Cooperative Federalism Funds granted to
states by the Federal Government
Services that states perform for Federal Government
Funds granted to states by the Federal Government
Services that states perform for Federal Government
Federal Grants-In-AidFederal Grants-In-Aid
Grants-in-Aid Programs: Grants of federal money/resources for States
(cities/counties)
What could the money be used for?Schools/colleges/universities/educationRoads/canals/mass transit/highway constructionFlood control workHealth careOn-the-job training
- Accounts for 25% of annual State/local Government spending
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