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Federalism

Federalism. Introduction to Chapter 3. Defining & Explaining. What is Federalism? What is the purpose of federalism? Why is this principle important to the Constitution?. Relating the Term. Describe where federalism fits in the range of other systems of government. Examples of each

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Federalism

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  1. Federalism Introduction to Chapter 3

  2. Defining & Explaining • What is Federalism? • What is the purpose of federalism? • Why is this principle important to the Constitution?

  3. Relating the Term • Describe where federalism fits in the range of other systems of government. • Examples of each • What factors led to a Federal System? • Colonial Development • Constitution ratification dilemma • Habits, preferences of citizens • Distribution of political power • Size of nation

  4. Comparing the Term

  5. Federalism: Bad? • Negative Views: • Federalism blocks progress & protects powerful local interests • H. Laski: The states are “parasitic & poisonous” • W. Riker: Fed. Facilitated the perpetuation of racism. • A. Hamilton: Sm. Political units are more likely dominated by a single political faction. (Madison concurs in Federalist, No. 10)

  6. Federalism: Good? • Positive Views: • D. Elazar: Fed. Contributes to gov’t strength, political flexibility, & foster individual liberty. • Increases political activity through political grassroots mobilization. • Decreases authority, lowering the cost of political organization at local level.

  7. Three Views Handout • For each view, discuss what the author feels about federalism. Then, discuss what forces and events shaped the view held by the author.

  8. The Founding • What constitutional basis did the Framers use for creating our new Constitution? • How did the document get ratified if it took power away from the states? • Why was the 10th Amendment added? What was the result?

  9. Is Federalism Constitutional? • Does the Constitution mention Federalism? See Box, p. 55. • The Constitution sets up enumerated, concurrent, and reserved powers • Sources of each? • Examples of each?

  10. Federalism Diagram Powers Denied to the States Source? Examples? Powers Denied to the Fed. Gov’t Source? Examples? Enumerated Powers Sources? Examples? Concurrent Powers Examples? Reserved Powers Source? Examples?

  11. Who controls? Who should Control? Be able to defend your answers! • Education K-12 • Higher Education • Military • Disaster Aid • Interstate Commerce • Marriages, Divorce, Adoptions • Roads • Healthcare & Welfare

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