Bell Work Define Federalism Give a delegated power found in Article I of

the Constitution Give an example of a reserved power for

the states not mentioned in the Constitution

What state has the largest number of electoral college votes? Use your book

How many electoral college votes does it take to win the presidential election? What happens if no one gets this number?

Chapter 4Chapter 4, Section 1National and State Powers

Objectives What are the differences between the

expressed powers and the implied powers?

How does the overall power of the national government compare to that of the states?

Division of Powers The federal system divides government

powers between the National and State governments.

Although federalism is set up by the Constitution, the balance of power between the national and state governments has changed over time

National Powers The national government has expressed powers,

which are specifically listed in the Constitution and include the powers to power to levy and collect taxes, coin money, go to war, raise an army and navy and to regulate commerce (trade) between the states (interstate commerce)

The national government also has implied powers, which are powers that are NOT specifically listed. These powers are based on the “necessary and proper” or “elastic” clause found in Article I section 8.

The national government also has inherent powers, which are the powers a government has simply because it is a government. Such as establish diplomatic relations with other countries.

State Powers States also have powers called

reserved powers. Establish local government systems. Administer elections Protect the public’s health, welfare, and

morals

Bell Work What does concurrent mean? What is an example of an inherent power? Which example best demonstrates a change in

government involvement in the economy?A. involvement in the United NationsB. creation of the Social Security AdministrationC. deployment of military troops to IraqD. implementation of the Voting Rights Act Which issue is exclusively the responsibility of federal

law?A. driver’s licensesB. gun controlC. teaching certificationsD. counterfeit money

Concurrent Powers Shared powers between the national

and state governments. Levy Taxes Borrow money Spend for general welfare Establish courts Enact and enforce laws

Powers Denied to the States No state can enter into a treaty, alliance

or confederation States cannot print money or deprive

life, liberty or property without due process

Some powers are denied because of the nature of the federal system

No state can tax any agency or function of the national govt

Powers Denied to the National Government The Govt. cannot conduct illegal

searches, cannot deny religion, speech, press, assembly, public trial

Some powers are denied by silence of the Constitution and, therefore, belong to the State

It cannot create a public school for the nation, cannot set up local units of govt. , cannot enact uniform marriages

Guarantees to the States States are guaranteed a Republican

form of government. States are guaranteed protection from

invasion and domestic violence (civil war, for example)

States are guaranteed that the national government will respect the territorial integrity of each state.

Admitting of New States Steps for admission Usually, an area petitions Congress for

admission Congress passes an enabling act, which

okays the writing of a State constitution Residents of the area write and approve

a constitution If Congress agrees to statehood, it

passes an act of admission President signs the act of admission

Objectives Revisited What are the differences between the

expressed powers and the implied powers?

How does the overall power of the national government compare to that of the states?