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

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