Federalism
Federalism
Federalism
a democratic republic?
Federalism:
A system in which 2 or more levels of government have
formal authority over the same area and people; system
of shared power between units of government
Federalism:
A system in which 2 or more levels of government have
formal authority over the same area and people; system
of shared power between units of government
DELEGATED POWERS
RESERVED POWERS
CONCURRENT POWERS
Why Federalism?
Why federalism?
Decentralizes politics
- ie. our representatives are
elected in individual states
- ie. 51 presidential elections
Provides more points of access
to government, more
opportunities for political
participation, & more
opportunities to have demands
for public policies satisfied
Division of powers
Delegated Powers:
Examples?
Reserved Powers: given to state governments
Examples?
Concurrent Powers: shared powers that both national and
state governments have
Examples?
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Powers (elastic clause)
govt control over
equality
Healthcare
Assisted Suicide
Capital Punishment/Death Penalty
Segregation in schools
Legalization of marijuana
Same sex marriage
Abortion rights
Gun Control
Education