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3.3.14 Journal

3.3.14 Journal. What is the difference between a national and local law?. Federalism. Goals. To know the three powers in our federal system. Federalism. Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between a national government and state government.

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3.3.14 Journal

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  1. 3.3.14 Journal • What is the difference between a national and local law?

  2. Federalism

  3. Goals • To know the three powers in our federal system.

  4. Federalism • Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between a national government and state government. • Why would it be important to have a dual system of government? • Local actions for local concerns and national actions for national concerns • The powers of government were divided into three types: • 1. Enumerated Powers • 2. Reserved Powers • 3. Concurrent Powers

  5. Enumerated Powers • Enumerated powers: Powers the constitution specifically gives to the national government. • Examples: • controlling immigration • maintaining an army • establishing a postal system • coin money

  6. Reserved Powers • Reserved powers: Powers that the constitution gives to the states. • Examples: • regulate trade within state borders • create schools • make laws for marriage and divorce • set drinking age • state highways • state police

  7. Concurrent Powers • Concurrent Powers: Powers that the national and state governments share. • Examples • Collect taxes • Borrow money • Create courts • Create prisons

  8. Learning Check • Give two examples of how enumerated, reserved, or concurrent powers affect you in your everyday life.

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