Federalism

What is Federalism?

• The protection of individual rights. (free speech, right to bear arms, etc.)

• When power is shared between National and State governments.

• When government is limited the people.

• When people can decide what kind of government they have.

What are delegated powers?

• Powers that only the national government has.

• Powers that only state governments have.

• Powers that are shared by the national and state governments.

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers that only the national government has.

• Powers that only state governments have.

• Powers that are shared by the national and state governments.

What are reserved powers?

• Powers that only the national government has.

• Powers that only state governments have.

• Powers that are shared by the national and state governments.

What is a constitution?

• A government limited by the citizens.

• System of government in which citizens elect representatives

• A section of the constitution that protects individual freedoms.

• A set of rules and regulations that determines how the government operates.

Identify if the following powers are delegated, reserved, or concurrent.

Regulating (controlling) the banks.

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

Identify if the following powers are delegated, reserved, or concurrent.

Building and maintaining schools.

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

Identify if the following powers are delegated, reserved, or concurrent.

Going to war.

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

Identify if the following powers are delegated, reserved, or concurrent.

Setting speed limits.

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

Identify if the following powers are delegated, reserved, or concurrent.

Trade with other countries.

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers