Federalism: Federal, state and local governments working together

1. Federalism:Federal, state and local governments working together Mr. Raymond’s Civics EOC Academy

2. Last time: Rule of Law & Types of Law Mr. Raymond’s Civics EOC Academy

3. Benchmarks: Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments. Illustrate the lawmaking process at the local, state, and federal levels.Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services. Attn: Teachers, this PowerPoint, lesson plans, activities & worksheets are available @ Teachers Pay Teachers, $1.99 – Mr. Raymond’s Civics EOC Academy

4. We live under three governments: National (Federal) State Federalism Local

5. Federalism • National Government: • Military • Treaties • Interstate Highways • The Environment • Welfare Programs • State Governments • Marriage • Drivers License • Education • State Roads • Public Safety

6. National - Federal

7. State Government

8. Local Government

9. Federalism – Power is shared between the national & state governments

10. Federal System of Government

11. The Feds of Federalism Articles of Confederation = America’s first Constitution Federal = National Government Federalist = favored the Constitution & strong federal government Federal System = Federalism, central (national) & regional (state) governments share power

12. Constitutional relationship between federal & state governments Amendment X – Powers not given to the national government are reserved to the states

13. Constitutional relationship between national & state governments Article VI of the U.S. Constitution states that the Constitution & Federal Laws are the “supreme law of the land & superior to state laws

14. State Constitutions – Rulebook for State Governments Florida’s Constitution

15. Division of Powers

18. Power to create governments US Constitution created the Federal Government U.S. Congress Creates States State Governments Create Counties, Cities & Towns Counties, Cities, & Towns run local governments

19. Three Levels of Government Federal (National), State, Local

20. Three Branches of Government U.S. Congress President U.S. Supreme Court Three Levels of Government Florida Legislature Governor Florida Supreme Court Orlando City Council Mayor County Court Legislative Executive Judicial

21. Lawmaking on the Three Levels • National Law Examples: • Civil Rights Act of 1964 – ended segregation • Affordable Health Care Act - all Americans must have health insurance U.S. Congress • State Laws: • Statutes, constitutional, regulatory, amendments, common law… • Thousands of laws from everything from murder to speed limits… Three Levels of Government Florida Legislature • Local Laws – Ordinances: • Examples: Curfew, bike helmets, sound ordinances, etc. Orlando City Council Legislative

22. Lawmaking on the Three Levels • Two House Congress - House of Representatives & Senate U.S. Congress • Florida Two House Legislature - House of Representatives & Senate Florida Legislature • City / Town Council – usually includes mayor and elected council members Legislative Tampa City Council

23. Executive Branch – 3 Levels President, Vice President, Appointed Cabinet, Federal Agencies, Armed Forces President Governor, Lieutenant Governor, elected Cabinet, State Agencies, State National Guard, State Police Three Levels of Government Governor Mayor, local agencies, local police Mayor Executive

24. Judicial Branch – National & State

25. Levels of Government

26. Strong State Government Federalists v. Anti-Federalists Strong National Government

27. Strong State Government Democrats v. Republicans Strong National Government

28. Size of the national government in 1800 About 150 employees in 1800, today about 4 million

29. Size of Federal Government Increases before 1932 Following the Civil War 1870s Progressive Era early 1900s

30. The New Deal under FDR 1932 - 1940 Following the Civil War 1870s Progressive Era early 1900s

31. The “Elastic Clause” and Commerce Clause – Stretching Federal Power “Commerce Clause” to end segregation, child labor, and reform health care

32. Up Next: State Constitutions & Local Governments But first let’s review…

33. What do you call the system in which power is shared between the National and State governments? Federalism

34. What are the three levels of government? National (Federal), State & Local

35. What do you call powers that are shared between the federal & state governments? Concurrent

36. What do you call powers that are left for the states? Reserved

37. Which amendment reserved powers to the states? Amendment X

38. Name one “concurrent” power? Power to tax, create courts, make & enforce laws, borrow $, provide for the general welfare…

39. Which level provides licenses and education? The State

40. Which level provides garbage collection and schools? Local

41. Which level prints money and makes treaties? Federal or National

42. What is the executive called on the state level? Governor

43. What is the executive called on the local level? Mayor

44. What event & program is known for greatly increasing the size of the federal government? The Great Depression & FDR’s New Deal

45. Thanks for watching! Up Next: State Constitutions & Local Governments… Be sure to subscribe Attn: Teachers – this PowerPoint, lesson plans, worksheets, etc. available @ Teachers Pay Teachers – Mr. Raymond’s Civics EOC Academy