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UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #4 The Federal System LESSON #3 Federalism: The Ongoing Process

UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #4 The Federal System LESSON #3 Federalism: The Ongoing Process. UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #4 The Federal System LESSON #3 Federalism: The Ongoing Process. Federalism.

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UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #4 The Federal System LESSON #3 Federalism: The Ongoing Process

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  1. UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #4 The Federal System LESSON #3 Federalism: The Ongoing Process

  2. UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #4 The Federal System LESSON #3 Federalism: The Ongoing Process Federalism -Federalism is defined as the division (or sharing) of powers between the national government and the states -Federalism is a complicated idea that is ever-changing -New laws, court decisions and common practices have changed duties and responsibilities of both the national and state governments Page 1

  3. UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #4 The Federal System LESSON #3 Federalism: The Ongoing Process Opposing Views on Federalism • The State’s Rights Position • State and local governments should deal with social and economic issues • States are closer to the citizens • i.e. States should decide whether citizens can conceal and carry a weapon • i.e. States should decide whether gay marriages are acceptable • The Nationalist Position • The national government is better suited to deal with social and economic issues for all people • National laws provide greater consistency Page 2

  4. UNIT #1 Foundations of U.S. Government CHAPTER #4 The Federal System LESSON #3 Federalism: The Ongoing Process (continued) • i.e. The national government should decide whether a woman has the right to an abortion Federal Aid to States -The federal government also expands its power over the states in the form of aid (money) to states -This federal money is often used to fund projects and programs within the states -When a state government accepts federal money, they must obey federal guidelines, resulting in greater federal control Page 3

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