Federalism

What are three examples of powers that the Constitution gives only to the National government?

• Declaring war

• Coining and printing money

• Regulate interstate commerce

• Run elections

What are the main advantages of the “Commerce Clause”? (pick 3) 

• Goods and resources could flow more easily across the country

• Many businesses would be run by the Federal government

• Made it easier to create large businesses that crossed state lines

• It helped to create a single national economy.

How does the Constitution give states power?

• It specifically lists them in Article 4.

• It says that the states keep any powers that are not given to the national government

• It leaves it up to each President to decide during their term.

What does Article Four of the Constitution say states must do?

• Give “full Faith and Credit” to the laws and court decisions of other states

• Support each other at all times

• Print and coin their own money.

What do the “Full Faith” Clause and Commerce Clause both do?

• Bring stability to business dealings

• List shared powers

• Create a common market

What powers are shared by the federal government and state governments?

• Build roads

• Draft troops and declare war

• Establish schools

• Collect taxes

• Conduct elections

Why is Federalism so complicated?

Does the Constitution increase the Federal government’s power during a crisis?

• Yes

• No

Who is mainly responsible for protecting the safety and public welfare of communities?

• Federal government

• State governments

What can the Federal government do to encourage states to abandon their policies for federal policies instead?

• Enforce the "Commerce Clause"

• Only give federal relief money to states if they follow federal policies

• Enforce the "Full Faith and Credit" clause