Federalism

Federalism

1. Sharing of power

2. National and state government

3. Chief Justice Marshall- The longest serving leader of the Supreme Court

4. The president has the right veto

   • Congress has the right to overrule the veto
     • If the judicial branch finds it unconstitutional they can reject it

5. 10 amendment

   • Checks and balances
     • Allows review from multiple resources
       • Prevents unfair treatment

6. States Rights

   • Gives states decisions that the federal government doesn't make
   • The doctrine or belief that states have sovereignty equal to that of the federal government.

7. Commerce Clause

   • – One of the powers granted to the Federal Government granted to congress, they regulate trade industry

8. Supremacy Clause

   • Claims that the power of government are the highest in the land

9. Current Trends

   • separation of power has become important as politics has changed and social issues have been appearing more often