Federalism
Define Federalism.
Division of government
Define Enumerated Powers.
Powers that are directly listed in the Constitution.
Which level of government do you interact with the most?
Local government
Name three common causes of conflict with the different levels of government.
Different values or political beliefs, different priorities, different interpretation of federalism, unfunded mandates, laws unclear or overlapping
What is formal participation in government?
When people are directly involved in assisting the government.
Name three major responsibilities of the federal government.
National defense, printing money, immigration laws, federal taxes, and national mail system
Define Necessary and Proper Clause.
Powers that are not directly stated in the Constitution, but deemed essential for governing.
Define Reserved Powers.
Powers that are not given to the federal government that are left to the states.
Define Supremacy Clause.
Federal law takes priority over conflicting state and local laws.
What is informal participation?
When people indirectly assist the government or advocate for changes in the government.
Name three major responsibilities of state government.
Driver's licenses, marriage laws, school standards, state/highway patrol, and state taxes
Name two enumerated powers.
Make treaties & handle foreign affairs, declare war/maintain the military, printing & regulate money, run the postal system, regulate interstate and international trade, create federal courts, collect federal taxes, borrow money, and establish rules for naturalization
State three examples of the reserved powers.
Education policies, driver's licenses and traffic rules, marriage and divorce laws, elections and voting rules, state taxes, public health rules, building state roads
What does the Supremacy Clause prevent?
States from ignoring national laws, a patchwork of conflicting rules, confusion when traveling between states.
Give me three examples of formal participation in the government.
Voting, jury duty, running for office, serving on boards/committees, submitting public comments
Name three major responsibilities of local government.
Police and fire departments, local roads and traffic signs, trash and recycling, and libraries
State one example of when the Necessary and Proper Clause is used.
Creating federal agencies like NASA, FBI, or the Air Force, regulating the internet, or setting national pollution limits.
Give me three examples of how YOU interact with the local government everyday.
Trash & Recycling, Snow Removal, Local Police, Libraries
Give me one example of when the different levels of government cooperate and how each level contributes.
Natural Disasters. Federal - FEMA Assistance, State - National Guard, Local - First Responders
Give me three examples of informal participation in the government.
Volunteering, community service, attending protests or marches, signing petitions, advocacy through clubs or organizations.
What were the two reasons the Founding Fathers created a federalist system?
Prevent Tyranny and Local Needs are Different
Name three federal agencies and what they responsible for.
FBI - Federal crimes, EPA - Environmental protection, CDC - Public health, FAA - Airplane safety, USPS - mail delivery
Give me two examples of how YOU interact with local government everyday.
Trash & Recycling, Snow Removal, Local Police, Libraries
Give me another example of how different levels of government cooperate.
Law Enforcements. National - FBI, State - Highway Patrol, Local - Local Police
State one example of how you can participate in EACH of the different levels of government.
Federal - Vote in presidential elections, contact senators or reps., participate in nationwide protests
State - Vote for governor, testify at state legislative hearings, contact state reps., support statewide petitions
Local - Attend city council meetings, vote for mayor, join local volunteer groups, start a petition for a new park