Federalism & Constitutions
Federalism definition
Sharing of power between the federal and state government
Main Qualification(s) to be President of the USA
35+, natural born citizen
This amendment protects your freedom of speech, religion and more
1st
Our rights are guaranteed but...
Not Absolute!
This amendment gave women voting rights (suffrage)
19th
Collect taxes, create laws, enforce laws, borrow money
Concurrent powers
Something ONLY the state level of government provides
Education standards, Licenses, Setup local governments
The government needs a warrant to search your stuff because of this
4th Amendment
How you make and amendment great
2/3rds of the congress, 3/4ths of the states
These 3 amendments freed the slaves, gave them citizenship and then the right to vote (males only)
13th, 14th, 15th
The Supremacy clause says this
Federal law is SUPREME over state laws if there is a conflict
This level of government helps with the big needs impacting the whole country
Federal / US
No Self-incrimination, No double jeopardy, yes due process, eminent domain rights, grand jury
An example of more limited rights during wartime
Japanese internment in WWII, More limits to free speech, Rationing supplies, Ending habeas corpus
15th amendment, 24th amendment and 26th amendment had this in common
All expanded voting rights to more citizens
This Constitution has a declaration of rights, 12 articles and hundreds of amendments
Florida Constitution
3 Services provided by ALL levels of government
Law enforcement, tax collection, protecting public safety, building and maintain roads
Clarence Gideon used this amendment to get a free lawyer
6th amendment right to a trial by jury with a lawyer
Why we have an amendment process
To keep up with the times, but not rush changes
The government can take your property "for the common good" but must pay a fair price
How amendments are approved in Florida
60% of the voters on election day ratify amendments
4 things the Local government is responsible for
Operating schools, local police, fire rescue, garbage, recycling, water, local parks, local roads, etc.
Any powers not delegated to the Federal government are...
Reserved for the states and the people (amendment 10)
Why our rights are guaranteed but not absolute
To balance individual rights with the "common good" and national security
When the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case on appeal.