Fitz-AP Gov
You Can’t Spell ‘federalism’ Without ‘fear’
Unitary
Federalism
Confederation
Why Federalism?Limited government. They were convinced:
1. Governmental power poses a threat to individual liberty,
2.Governmental power must be restrained
3. Governmental power must be divided, to prevent abuse.
Advantages of Federalism
• Mobilization of Political Activity– Many alternatives for a
citizen to have voice heard
Advantages of Federalism
• Interest Groups Cannot Easily Take Over Gov’t.– Special interests would
have to control EVERY aspect of government
Advantages of Federalism
• Diversity of policies– Different states tackle
problems in different ways
Advantages of Federalism
• Uniform laws don’t make sense
Disadvantages of Federalism
• Confusion on whom to contact
Disadvantages of Federalism
• Small but powerful groups can block important and popular public policy
Disadvantages of Federalism
• Inequality
Disadvantages of Federalism
• Confusion between localities
Powers of the National Government
• Expressed or enumerated powers= directly within the Constitution.
• Implied powers= not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested, or implied by, the expressed powers. (Elastic Clause)
• Reserved= left up to the states, 10th Amendment• Concurrent powers= belong to BOTH state and national
Expressed or Implied?
Expressed or Implied?
Expressed or Implied?
Expressed or Implied?
Expressed or Implied?
Expressed or Implied?
Expressed or Implied?
Concurrent Powers (Shared)
• Levy and collect taxes
• Borrow money
• Establish courts
• Define crimes and set punishments
• Claim private property for public use (eminent domain)
National, State or Concurrent?
1. Collect taxes
2. Build interstate highway system
3. Regulate immigration
4. License doctors
5. Make treaties
6. Maintain the Coast Guard
7. Declare war
8. Deport aliens
9. Prohibit racial discrimination
10. Set up independent school districts
11. Punish crimes
12. Coin money
13. Regulate the sale of beer
14. Regulate interstate commerce
National, State or Concurrent?
1. Collect taxes 2. Build interstate highway
system 3. Regulate immigration 4. License doctors 5. Make treaties 6. Maintain the Coast
Guard 7. Declare war
8. Deport aliens 9. Prohibit racial
discrimination 10. Set up independent school
districts 11. Punish crimes 12. Coin money 13. Regulate the sale of
beer 14. Regulate interstate
commerce
C
NN
SN
NN
N
N
SC
N
S
N
National and State Cooperation
National Obligations• Guarantee a republican form
of government• Protects against invasions,
domestic violence and natural disasters
• Admits new States
State Obligations• Conduct national elections• Admit new citizens in State
courts• Cooperate with federal law
enforcement agencies
Opinion
• Should Texas respect gay marriages performed in other States?
Federal, State or Local Quiz
1. Grass clippings and leaves must be in 30 gallon paper bags2. You must submit an IRS tax return by April 153. Animals must be on a leash while in a public place4. You must be of at least 16 years of age to drive5. You may not park in your front yard6. You must be at least 21 years of age to buy alcoholic beverages7. You must be at least 18 years of age to vote8. All males age 18 and over must register for the draft9. Sex offenders must register with the police10. All children ages 16 and under must attend school
Federal, State or Local Quiz
1. Grass clippings and leaves must be in 30 gallon paper bags 2. You must submit an IRS tax return by April 15 3. Animals must be on a leash while in a public place 4. You must be of at least 16 years of age to drive 5. You may not park in your front yard 6. You must be at least 21 years of age to buy alcoholic beverages 7. You must be at least 18 years of age to vote 8. All males age 18 and over must register for the draft 9. Sex offenders must register with the police 10. All children ages 16 and under must attend school
LF
LS
L
SF
FL
S
National Powers
• Coin money
• Regulate interstate and foreign commerce
• Raise and maintain armed forces
• Declare war
• Govern US territories
• Admit new States
• Conduct foreign relations
State Powers
• Regulate trade and business within the State
• Establish public schools
• Pass license requirements for professionals
• Regulate alcoholic beverages
• Conduct elections
• Establish local governments
Interstate Relations
Interstate Relations
• Intestate Compacts– States may make agreements to
solving shared problems
Interstate Relations
• Full Faith & Credit– Each state must honor the laws, records and civil court
decisions of every other State
Interstate Relations
• Privileges & Immunities– No State may unreasonably discriminate against a person who
lives in another State
Interstate Relations
• Extradition– A fugitive from justice in one State is returned to it from another
State
Opinion: Do non-resident tuition and fees violate the “privileges
and immunities” clause?
• Privileges & Immunities– Hunting Licenses
• Resident: $23
• Non-Resident: $300
– Fishing Licenses• Resident: $28
• Non-Resident: $55
– College Tuition• University of Texas, 2001
– In-State: $3,128– Out-of-State: $9,608
• Full Faith & Credit– Quickie Divorces
Katrina: Who’s To Blame?
• Major Disaster Relief Process– Step 1: Local Government Responds– Step 2: The State Responds– Step 3: Damage Assessment By Federal, State,
Local and Volunteer Organizations– Step 4: A Major Disaster Declaration Is Requested
By The Governor– Step 5: FEMA Evaluates Request– Step 6: The President Approves or Denies The
Request
Katrina: Who’s To Blame?
Katrina: Who’s To Blame?
Katrina: Who’s To Blame?
Characteristics of:
Federalism
Unitary•Pro:•Con:
Confederal:•Pro:•Con:
Advantages of Federalism (4):
Types of power:Expressed (enumerated)-
Implied:
Reserved:
Concurrent:
Why federalism?
1.
2.
3.
Disadvantages of Federalism (4):
X
Federalism Pt. 1