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Federalism. Shared powers between the federal government and the states. Federal power. State power. POWER TO TAX REGULATE TRADE CONTROL CURRENCY RAISE AN ARMY DECLARE WAR. PASS & ENFORCE LAWS REGULATE TRADE W/N THE BORDER - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SHARED POWERS BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATES
Federalism
SHARED POWERS: TAX AND BUILD ROADS
FEDERAL POWER STATE POWER
POWER TO TAX REGULATE TRADE CONTROL
CURRENCY RAISE AN ARMY DECLARE WAR
PASS & ENFORCE LAWS REGULATE TRADE W/N
THE BORDER ESTABLISH LOCAL
GOVERNMENT, SCHOOLS AND WELFARE FOR ITS CITIZENS
WHAT IS THE PRINCIPLE OF FEDERALISM
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land No state can
take action against it
Issues between the states are settled in Federal Courts
FEDERALISTS WANTED A STRONG NATIONAL GOV’T BC
THE AOC WAS SO WEAK AND SET THE U.S. UP FOR FAILURE
Alexander Hamilton - wanted more than what was stated in the Constitution. Used “ necessary and proper” clause to say it was necessary and proper to have a National Bank to develop the economy
James Madison- “Father of the Constitution” helped to write federalist papers; wrote the 10 Amendments to compromise with the Anti Federalists
ANTI- FEDERALISTS Argued the states should remain powerful Fought to get away from strong central gov’t Constitution should protect individual rights Patrick Henry – hated idea of strong central
gov’t. refused to attend Philadelphia Convention
George Mason, leader of anti federalists, wanted to restrict power of central gov’t and supported protection of individual rights
3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
Judicial Branch enforces laws- settles issues between states
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Creates Laws
The Senate= 100 =2 per state- NJ Plan
The House of Representatives= 435 – VA Plan ( Big State Plan)
6 delegates from DC and U.S. island territories
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Carry out the nations laws and policies
CHECKS AND BALANCESSeparation of Powers to keep one branch from having too much power!!HOR & Senate pass a bill >>> Prez can check by veto>>> Congress can check Prez by overriding the veto by 2/3 votes>> Courts check Prez by challenging constitutionality of laws.
THE NEW GOVERNMENT
Protected personal freedoms of its CITIZENS
Showed the world that its possible to change government to discussion and choice instead of chaos, force and war