Federalism & Public Opinion

1. Intro Federalism What/why? Constitutional basis for…? Strong National Government States Rights State/State Relations 20th Century New Deal Elections Survey Results Key Terms “Necessary & Proper” Supremacy Clause 10th Amendment “Full faith & credit” FDR Exit Polls Federalism & Public Opinion

2. Federalism • Governmental power is divided between a national government and state/local governments Montana (1990s)

3. Federalism

4. A Strong National Government Necessary and Proper Clause The US Congress has the power “To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper” to carry out its functions.

5. A Strong National Government Supremacy Clause Laws or treaties made by the United States, “shall be the supreme Law of the Land…”

6. State’s Rights • All governmental power is reserved for the states except for the powers granted to the national government. 10th Amendment (Reserved Clause)

7. State To State Relations Full Faith & Credit Clause Meaning: States must respect the public acts & records of other states. “Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state…”

8. Full Faith & Credit Clause(In Action) Meaning: States must respect the public acts & records of other states. • Examples: • Birth Certificates, Driver’s Licenses, Arrest Warrants, and…. June 19, 1993

9. Do you believe homosexuals should be allowed to legally marry? Should be allowed to marry 50% Undecided 16.7% Should not be allowed to marry 33.3% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

10. Do you believe sexual intercourse between consenting adult homosexuals should be legal? Should be legal 51.6% Undecided 23% Should not be legal 24.6% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

11. Do you believe sexual intercourse between consenting adult heterosexuals who are unmarried should be legal? Should be legal 65.9% Undecided 15.9% Should not be legal 18.3% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

12. Opinions of College Freshmen Abortion should be legal: WSCC Students who agree: 35.7% College Freshman who agree: 55% Source: 2005 student survey and WSCC Student Survey 9/10

13. Comparing Views on Abortion Abortion should be a legal option... If a woman’s health is in danger: WSCC: Support: 61.1% Undecided: 21.4% Opposed: 17.5% Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10

14. Comparing Views on Abortion Abortion should be a legal option... If a woman became pregnant as a result of rape: WSCC: Support: 69.8%Undecided: 11.9%Opposed: 18.3% Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10

15. Comparing Views on Abortion Abortion should be a legal option... If a family has a low income and cannot afford more children: WSCC:Support: 27.8% Undecided: 16.7% Opposed: 55.6% Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10

16. Comparing Views on Abortion Abortion should be a legal option... If there is a chance of serious defect in the baby: WSCC:Support: 42.1% Undecided: 23%Opposed: 33.3% Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10

17. Comparing Views on Abortion Abortion should be a legal option... If a woman is married but does not want the child: WSCC:Support: 18.3%Undecided: 11.1% Opposed: 68.3% Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10

18. WSCC Student Views on Abortion Abortion should be a legal option... Condition Support Undecided Opposed Mom’s health 61.1%21.4%17.7% Rape 68.9%11.9% 18.3% No $ 27.8%16.7%55.6% Baby’s Health 42.1%23% 33.3% No more kids 18.3%11.1% 68.3% Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10

19. The National Government today does much more than 100 years ago

20. The New Deal FDR- Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945)

21. Works Progress Administration (WPA)(1935) • An “Umbrella Agency” employing over 8 million workers. • 125,000 buildings were constructed; money was allocated for the “arts.” Guidebook to encourage tourism

22. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)(1933) • Put men to work & helped the environment. • Programs: planted trees, built campgrounds, hiking trails, etc. Military-style Organization

23. Elections • The National Government sets standards, but states have the most control over elections.

24. Hanging “Chad” In Florida Looking for hanging chad

25. Florida’s 2000 “Butterfly Ballot”

26. The “Butterfly Ballot” Therese LaPore (D) Designed the Ballot

27. 2000 Election Results (Palm Beach County) • Bush won Florida by 537 votes • Going back, they discovered: • 5,330 voted for Gore & Buchanan • 1,631 voted for Bush & Buchanan • 2,908 voted for Gore & Socialist candidate (just below Gore’s name) • 3,407 voted for Buchanan

28. Do you support the legalization of marijuana? Support 48.4% Undecided 17.5% Opposed 34.1% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

29. Do you think English should be the official language of the United States? Support 84.9% Undecided 5.6% Opposed 9.5% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

30. WSCC Student Views Do you support the death penalty? Support: 65.1% Undecided: 15.9%Opposed: 18.3% Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10

31. National health care is needed to cover everyone’s health care costs. I agree with this statement: 49.2% I am undecided 24.6% I disagree with this statement: 23% Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC

32. Public Opinion & Elections • Voters are polled after voting on election day to: • predict the election’s winner early • Understand voters’ decisions • Gage/predict future elections Exit Polls

33. 2008 Exit Poll Results(Race)

34. 2008 Exit Poll Results(Sex)

35. 2008 Exit Poll Results (How often do you attend religious services?)

36. 2008 Exit Poll Results(Population)

37. 2008 Exit Poll Results(Family Income)

38. 2008 Exit Poll Results(Age)

39. Intro Federalism What/why? Constitutional basis for…? Strong National Government States Rights State/State Relations 20th Century New Deal Elections Survey Results Key Terms “Necessary & Proper” Supremacy Clause 10th Amendment “Full faith & credit” FDR Exit Polls Federalism & Public Opinion