Federalism Evolution

Which branch of government enforces the laws and is in charge of all the departments of government, but can't create laws or create taxes?

• The Executive (President)

• The Legislature (Congress)

• The Judicial (Courts)

Which branch of government interprets the laws, and acts as a referee in disagreements in government?

• The Executive (President)

• The Legislature (Congress)

• The Judicial (Courts)

What did the 10th Amendment say?

• The Right to Free Speech

• Explained who is allowed to vote, and at what age

• Any powers not given directly to the Federal Gov go to the States instead

The Supremacy Clause says what is Supreme, or above all else, in the U.S.?

• The President

• Congress

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

The Doctrine of Nullification means

• Laws don't mean anything

• If a state doesn't agree with a Federal law, that state can choose to ignore the law

• No one is allowed to question laws passed by the Federal Gov

• States don't matter

What is Dual Federalism? (Hint: Use the pic to help you)

• There are two Federal Governments

• Each level of Gov (Fed, State, Local) each have their own powers

• Each level of Gov share powers and all get along

• There is more than one level of government

What Doctrine did the Southern States used when they broke away from the U.S. right before the Civil War?

• Nullification

• Supremacy

• Secession

• Divorce

Write about how the power of the Federal Government changed after the Civil War. What did the Civil War decide about Nullification and Secession?

Which branch of government creates laws and creates taxes to help bring in money for the government?

• The Executive

• The Legislature

• The Judicial