Who has the power?
This branch has the power to coin money.
What is National level?
Your town's mayor has decided that every pothole in town must be filled with Jell-O.
Local
A system where power is divided between the national government and state governments.
What is federalism?
Which level of government has the power to declare war?
The national government/Congress
I was a major author of the Federalist Papers and later became the 4th President of the United States.
Who is James Madison?
This level is responsible for establishing pubic schools.
What is state power?
Arizona passes a law declaring that all official state beverages must be consumed through a bendy straw.
State
These are the two main levels of government that share power under federalism.
What are the national (federal) government and state governments?
Which level of government is primarily responsible for public education?
State and local governments
I was a Founding Father who became the first Secretary of the Treasury and strongly supported a powerful national government.
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
This level regulates interstate foreign trade.
What is the national level?
The United States discovers that aliens from Mars have landed and are demanding to speak with Earth's leader.
Federal
To create a stronger national government while still allowing states to keep important powers.
Why did the Framers choose a federal system?
What clause says that federal law takes priority over conflicting state law?
The Supremacy Clause
I wrote many of the Federalist Papers, became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and served as Secretary of State.
Who is John Jay?
This level is the only one allowed to declare war.
What is the national level?
Your city council announces that all squirrels in city parks must wear tiny identification badges.
Local
It allows states to address local needs and gives people more opportunities to participate in government..
What is an argument in favor of federalism?
The federal government requires states to follow a policy but does not provide money to help pay for it. What is this called?
An unfunded mandate
I was a strong supporter of the Constitution and wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers under the name “Publius.” I argued that the United States needed a stronger national government to maintain order and stability.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This level has the power to regulate alcoholic beverages.
What is state level?
Arizona and another state get into an argument because both claim ownership of the world's largest roadside cactus statue.
Federal
Different states may have different laws and policies, creating inequality or confusion from state to state.
What is an argument against federalism?
Congress passes a law regulating businesses that operate across state lines. What constitutional power could Congress use?
The Commerce Clause
Three men wrote the Federalist Papers under a shared pseudonym. One later became President, one became the first Secretary of the Treasury, and one became the first Chief Justice. Name all three.
Who were James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay?