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Federalism and Lawmaking

Learn about the parallel and dual system of U.S. federalism, with insights into state and federal lawmaking processes. Explore how laws are made at both levels and the amendment procedures for state and federal constitutions.

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Federalism and Lawmaking

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  1. Federalism and Lawmaking

  2. A Parallel and Dual System • The U.S. Constitution establishes a government based on "federalism," or the sharing of power between the national, and state (and local) governments. • While each of the 50 states has its own constitution and laws, all provisions of state constitutions and laws must comply with the U.S. Constitution and federal laws. • Under the U.S. Constitution, both the national and state governments are granted certain exclusive powers and share other powers.

  3. State v. Federal Powers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQMZ2PT7kr0

  4. Each with the power to make laws • Each state and the federal government can make laws to exercise the powers granted to it by the Constitution.

  5. How are laws made?

  6. The United States Constitution

  7. State Constitutions • Each state has its own process for amending its constitution. The Minnesota Constitution can be amended by: OR

  8. Amendments • Though there are procedures for amending the Constitution, it is rarely amended. • There have only been 27 amendments to the US Constitution since it was ratified in 1788. • So how do the state and federal governments exercise their powers?

  9. How the Legislature Makes Laws http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-eYBZFEzf8

  10. How the Legislature Makes Laws • Though each state has its own process, many of them are very similar to the federal process:

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