Federalism

Federalism

1. System of Government

   • State: Share power with Central Gov.
   • Citizens: Vote for State/Central Gov. Officials
   • Central Gov.: Share power with the states

2. Two or more levels of Gov. share formal authority over the same area/people.

3. Sometimes called intergovernmental relations.

4. Trends

   • All three North American Countries have federal systems. However, trend doesn't continue in South America.
   • Countries large in size and population tend to have federal systems
     • Diversity may also play role.

5. Division of power.

   • States may organize themselves and their local gov.
     • Power in Elections/Ratify Amendments, etc.
   • May not issue paper money, permit slavery, enter into treaties, etc.

6. Supremacy Clause/Law of the Land.

   • The Constitution
   • Treaties (made only by national Gov.)
   • Laws of National Gov.. (Consistent with constitution.)

7. 10th Amendment

   • national government only has powers constitution assigns to it.

8. Implied Powers

   • Congress has power to make "all laws proper for carrying into execution"

9. 11th Amendment

   • Gives state immunity from prosecution.

10. Enumerated Powers

    • GIves congress power to coin money, regulate values, and impose taxes.

11. Elastic Clause

    • Authorizes congress to pass all laws to carry out enumerated powers.

12. State Obligation to Each Other

    • Ful Faith and Credit
    • Extradition
      • Privileges and Immunities

13. Examples: Brown Vs. Board, United States vs, Darby, Mculloch Vs. Maryland, etc.

14. Role of Bill of RIghts

    • Outline Relationship between government, state, and citizen.

15. Dual /Cooperative Federalism

16. Devolution

17. Fiscal

18. Grants

    • Project
      • formula
        • Block