SHARED POWERS BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATES

Federalism

SHARED POWERS: TAX AND BUILD ROADS

FEDERAL POWER STATE POWER

POWER TO TAX REGULATE TRADE CONTROL

CURRENCY RAISE AN ARMY DECLARE WAR

PASS & ENFORCE LAWS REGULATE TRADE W/N

THE BORDER ESTABLISH LOCAL

GOVERNMENT, SCHOOLS AND WELFARE FOR ITS CITIZENS

WHAT IS THE PRINCIPLE OF FEDERALISM

The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land No state can

take action against it

Issues between the states are settled in Federal Courts

FEDERALISTS WANTED A STRONG NATIONAL GOV’T BC

THE AOC WAS SO WEAK AND SET THE U.S. UP FOR FAILURE

Alexander Hamilton - wanted more than what was stated in the Constitution. Used “ necessary and proper” clause to say it was necessary and proper to have a National Bank to develop the economy

James Madison- “Father of the Constitution” helped to write federalist papers; wrote the 10 Amendments to compromise with the Anti Federalists

ANTI- FEDERALISTS Argued the states should remain powerful Fought to get away from strong central gov’t Constitution should protect individual rights Patrick Henry – hated idea of strong central

gov’t. refused to attend Philadelphia Convention

George Mason, leader of anti federalists, wanted to restrict power of central gov’t and supported protection of individual rights

3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

Judicial Branch enforces laws- settles issues between states

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Creates Laws

The Senate= 100 =2 per state- NJ Plan

The House of Representatives= 435 – VA Plan ( Big State Plan)

6 delegates from DC and U.S. island territories

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Carry out the nations laws and policies

CHECKS AND BALANCESSeparation of Powers to keep one branch from having too much power!!HOR & Senate pass a bill >>> Prez can check by veto>>> Congress can check Prez by overriding the veto by 2/3 votes>> Courts check Prez by challenging constitutionality of laws.

THE NEW GOVERNMENT

Protected personal freedoms of its CITIZENS

Showed the world that its possible to change government to discussion and choice instead of chaos, force and war