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government on two levels
the united states constitution creates a central government known as the federal government. the federal government deals with issues that affect the entire country. each state also has its own state government that only handles the affairs of that state. this division of power between a central government and state governments is called federalism.
the federal government gets all of its power from the constitution. federal power is divided among three branches of government: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. the constitution explains the role and powers of each branch. in order to keep the federal government from becoming too powerful, the constitution says that any power not given to the federal government is a power the states or the people keep for themselves. there are also a few powers that both the states and the federal government share.
federalism is found in the u.s. constitution. in the constitution, there are powers specifically listed for the federal government and an amendment about state government powers. powers set aside specifically for the federal government are called enumerated or delegated powers. powers for each branch of the federal government are located in articles i, ii, and iii. powers for state governments are called reserved powers and are listed in the tenth amendment. some powers belong to both the federal and state governments, called concurrent powers. local governments get their powers from state constitutions. the florida constitution outlines the organization and powers of county and city governments.
type of power definition examples
enumerated or delegated powers powers specifically listed in the u.s. constitution for the (national) gov’t only 1. the power to raise and support an army and navy. 2. the power to coin money. 3. the power to declare war. 4. the power to conduct foreign policy. 5. the power to regulate trade between states & internationally
powers powers that are given to the by the tenth amendment to the u.s. constitution the power to run . the power to set up and run . the power to establish governments the power to regulate in the state.
powers powers by the federal (national) and state governments the power to taxes (tax the people). the power to establish . the ability to borrow .
government powers powers given to towns, cities and counties by the constitution the power to create speed . the power to protect citizens from . the power to provide services related to , sewage, protection, and traffic control.
the supremacy clause
before the constitution, the united states tried another government that was very weak and wasn’t able to get much done because states could just ignore all the laws it passed—and they did! the constitution has some very important language to prevent this: this constitution, and the laws of the united states which shall be made in pursuance thereof... shall be the supreme law of the land.
federal laws are superior to state laws.
that means federal laws passed by congress are supreme—they are superior to state laws. the founders of our country learned from experience that this was necessary in order for the federal government to keep the power the constitution gives it.
The text describes the U.S. federal - state government power division. Enumerated powers are for the federal government. Reserved powers are for states per the Tenth Amendment. Concurrent powers are shared. Local government powers come from state constitutions. The Supremacy Clause makes federal laws superior.
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Enumerated or Delegated Powers: powers specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution for the federal (national) gov’t only; Examples: The power to raise and support an army and navy, The power to coin money, The power to declare war, The power to conduct foreign policy, The power to regulate trade between states & internationally
Reserved Powers: powers that are given to the states by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; Examples: The power to run schools, The power to set up and run local businesses, The power to establish local governments, The power to regulate intrastate commerce in the state
Concurrent Powers: powers shared by the federal (national) and state governments; Examples: The power to levy taxes (tax the people), The power to establish courts, The ability to borrow money
Local Government Powers: powers given to towns, cities and counties by the state Constitution; Examples: The power to create speed limits, The power to protect citizens from crime, The power to provide services related to water, sewage, protection, and traffic control