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1. 2nd Internet Activity: Federalism Today
political science writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
As we are learning in chapter 3, a federal system is when the authority is divided between
the National and State governments. As part of the 2nd class participation activity, you will
be assigned a state along with the state of California and will compare and contrast ONE law
that you will select from the list below. I will be emailing you your assigned state on Sunday,
September 18th.
If you have any questions, please see me during my office hours which are from 12:00-1:00
Monday and Wednesday. Or after 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. If you need to meet at another time,
please feel free to reach out to me via canvas in so I can schedule a zoom meeting.
Abortion
Death Penalty
Divorce laws
Educational policy (Student Debt forgiveness)
Environmental issues (water quality)
Gun laws
Health Care Reform (Obamacare)
Immigration
Labor relations(pro union or anti-union)
Marijuana
Right to Die
Transgender issues
Voter ID
Welfare Law
Assignment: You will research and report your findings on the states and and topic that you
selected and present findings through PowerPoint format.
1st slide should include a title slide with your name, section number, state name, picture of
state flag and maps (5 points)
2nd State of California: Who is the governor and what political party they belong? When did
they get elected into office? Is your state a conservative or liberal state? LinkLinks to an
external site. What is the state population? What is the economic ranking of the state? Use
link provided to get this information (5 points)
3rd slide: State that was assigned to you: Who is the governor and what political party they

2. belong? When did they get elected into office? Is your state a conservative or liberal state?
LinkLinks to an external site. What is the state population? What is the economic ranking of
the state? Use link provided to get this information
4th slide: Compare and contrast on the law you selected with our California law. (5 points)
5th slide: Answer in a paragraph format is this law you selected in conflict with the federal
government or is it part of the Concurrent Powers or Police Powers? Use the terms from the
textbook(5 points)
6th slide: In a paragraph respond if you agree with the law that you selected why or why
not. Support your response (5 points)
7th slide: In a paragraph, do you feel that we still operate under a Federal system or do you
think we are operating under a Unitarian form of government. Refer back to chapter 3 for
review of these terms.(5 points)
8th slide: Include a work sited page. (You need to research at least 4 websites or academic
journals. I provided you with one source that you can use .) Please check correct MLA
format. https://libguides.msubillings.edu/c.php?g=619978&p=4317460 (Links to an
external site.) ( 5 points) https://www.learner.org/series/democracy-in-
america/federalism-u-s-v-the-states/Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.
Requirements: At least 8 slide power point
CONNECTICUT STATE My assigned state is Connecticut. Connecticut is a state in The
United States of America located in the southernmost region commonly referred to as the
New England. It is bordered by several magnificent regions in The United States of America.
To the east is Rhode Island, to the north is Massachusetts and New York is located to its
western side. Long Island Sound is located to its southern side. The state derives its name
from the Connecticut River that cruises through the state roughly bisecting it (Civco, 2009).
The name of the state means “the long tidal river”. The capital city of Connecticut is Hat-
ford, and its most populated city is Bridgeport. The state has a flag which portrays the
state’s arms on each of its sides. The flag measures four inches and four feet in width, six
inches and five feet in length. It has a field that is blue in color. It also has a shield that is
white argent and has been described by the law as bearing the rococo design. There are
three grapevines supported which are depicted on the shield with three grape bunches
entailed in each. The shield is
alienated in silver and gold with a decoration that is composed of acorns and white leaves of
oak (Klaber, 2013). The state’s motto is lettered on the streamer. Below is a pictorial
representation of the state flag; I am planning to research The Drug Control law. The scale
and impact of illicit drug usage have profoundly affected millions of people, communities,
and their families over the last century. Illicit drug usage continues to represent a
significant threat to the health and well-being of individuals misusing them. In 2018, the
report written by Congress emphasized that over 70,000 people either died or became
overdosed using illicit drugs or prescriptions (U.S Government Accountability Office, 2019).
American Government and Politics TodayChapter 3Federalism
•https://archive.learner.org/
Federalism TodayThe National Guard distributes bottled water in Flint, Michigan, in January

3. 2016. The city’s water supply was contaminated with high levels of lead following an
attempt by the Michigan state government to save money. The disaster is under
investigation both by state and federal authorities. Why can both levels of government
investigate this kind of issue?Linda Parton/Shutterstock.comCopyright © 2018 Cengage
Learning. All rights reserved.3
Number of US Governments
The Flow of Power in Three Systems of Government5In a unitary system, power flows from
the central government to the local and state governments. In a confederal system, power
flows in the opposite direction—from the state governments to the central government. In a
federal system, the flow of power, in principle, goes both ways.
6A Unitary System•National or central government has ultimate authority.•All questions of
education, police, use of land, and welfare are handled by national government.•Especially
important is the central government’s role is as sole provider of funds to states•Countries:
Afghanistan, Cuba, China, England and France, Italy
Copyright© 2009Cengage Learning 7A Confederal System•Opposite of a unitary system.
Power is retained by Local or regional •League of independent states where the central
government handles issues directly given to them by the states.•The central government
cannot make laws applicable to member states unless the member states give their
approval.•Example: The European Union
Members of the European Union
Copyright© 2009Cengage Learning 9A Federal System•Divides power between the national
and lower level governments. •Each government has distinct powers that the other
governments cannot override•Both levels of government can act directly on the people.
•Examples: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Mexico, and the United States
Can you answer that?•What are the three systems of government as presented in chapter 3?
Which one of the three is the one that the United States
operates?•____________________________________•____________________________________•___________________
_________________•____________________________________•____________________________________
Why Federalism?•Practical Reasons•Allowed states to keep some of its traditions and local
powers•Allowed for the creation of a national government to handle common problems and
concerns of the states•Large geographical size of the nation
Why Federalism?•Other Reasons•Brings the government closer to the people•Allows the
people to have direct access to government officials and agencies•The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)•Benefits to the U.S.•State governments can be a training
ground for national leaders.•Allows for states to experiment with policy which might be
adopted at the national level•Unemployment Insurance-Wisconsin•Air Pollution Control
(Smog Checks)-California13Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning
14Arguments AgainstFederalism•Powerful states can stop or impede action by the national
government.•Federalist #10by James Madison•Inequalities across states•Benefits can vary
between states laws •Some see expansion of national powers as a danger•The influence of
James Madison©The Granger Collection, New York
15The Federal System Debate

4. Let’s Review•Using slides from this PowerPoint answer the questions below on Canvas.•1)
In a paragraph discuss what are the three systems of government as presented in chapter 3?
Which one of the three is the one that the United States operates? (Use slides 5-9 to help
you) •2) Present at least two arguments in support of Federalism and two arguments
against federalism. (Use slides 12-15)
Powers of the National Government1stpower: Enumerated powers/Expressed
powers•Powers specifically granted to the national government by the constitution the first
seventeen clauses of Article 1, Section 8 specify most of the enumerated powers or
expressed powers of the national government•Enumerated powers include:•Coin
money•Naturalization laws•Admitting new states•Establishing a post office•Declare war
Powers of the national government•2ndPower: Necessary and Proper Clause-Implied
powers•Power given to Congress to do what is necessary to carry out its delegated
powers•Why is called the “Elastic Clause”? Go to pg. 49
The Constitutional Basis for American Federalism•3rdPower: Inherent Powers•These are
powers that only a national government handles.•Each nation must act in its own interest in
the international community. It would be difficult for each state in the U.S. to make treaties
with a foreign nation.•What are some examples of inherent powers? Pg.19Copyright 2012
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Powers of the State Governments“The powers not delegated to the United States by the
Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to
the people.”Amendment Ten to the Constitution21Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning
Powers of the state governments•State powers (Reserved Powers) are:•To regulate
commerce•To establish a state militia•To make laws•To tax•Police powers is the authority
to make laws to protect health, morals, safety, and the welfare of the people
•Police PowersCopyright © 2017 Cengage Learning23A cultivator in Denver, Colorado,
harvests marijuana plants. In 2012, citizens of Colorado and Washington voted to legalize
and tax the recreational use of marijuana, but the drug remains illegal under federal law.
What do you think will happen?Current issue: Powers of the State Governments
Concurrent powers•Concurrent powers are powers that shared by the national government
and state•Taxation•Power to borrow funds•To establish courts•To charter banks and
corporations
Prohibited powers•National government•Impose taxes on goods sold to other
countries•Cannot create a national divorce law system•State government•No state can
enter into a treaty on its own with another country•Not able to coin money
Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning264thPower: The Supremacy Clause•The Constitution
and federal laws are superior to all conflicting state and local laws.•All national and state
officials, including judges, must support the Constitution.•The national government has
used the Supremacy Clause to change state and local laws.
National Powers State Powers Concurrent PowersProhibited PowersYour turn: Powers of
the National & State Government
Federalism and Today’s Supreme Court•A Trend towards States’ Rights?•Tends to favor
states in more decisions than ever before•Favors federal government in others•Recent

5. Decisions•Immigration, health-care reform, same-sex marriage, voter ID laws28
A teacher high-fives an elementary school student in Miami. This teacher is funded by Teach
for America, a non-profit organization that places recent high-achieving college graduates in
low-income community schools. The program receives federal grants. Should the national
government have a role in educational policy?Copyright © 2017 Cengage
Learning29Educational Policy
Patients consult with nurses at a Care Harbor Clinic in the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Care
Harbor is supported by charitable contributions and provides medical services to very low
income persons. What effect might the Affordable Care Act have on services?Copyright ©
2017 Cengage Learning30Affordable Health Care
Methods of implementing Cooperative Federalism•Categorical grants-•Federal grants to
states or local governments for specific programs or projects•Highway
construction•Housing assistance•Medicaid•Unemployment benefits•Welfare programs
Methods of implementing Cooperative Federalism•Block grants•Federal grants that provide
funds to state and local governments for general functional areas, such as criminal justice,
or mental health programs•Community block grants via HUD.
Methods of implementing Cooperative Federalism•Federal mandates-•A requirement in
federal legislation that forces states and municipalities to comply with certain rules•Ex.
Environmental issues•No Child Left Behind•Common Core
What are the methods of cooperative
federalism?•_______________________________•_______________________________•__________________________
_____•_______________________________•_______________________________•_______________________________•___
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2ndInternet Activity: State Activity•Please go to canvas for more information regarding this
activity.
Topics to select for State Activity•Abortion •Death Penalty•Divorce laws•Educational
policy•Environmental issues •Gun laws•Health Care Reform (Obamacare) •Immigration
•Labor relations(pro union or anti-union) •Marijuana •Right to Die•Transgender
issues•Voter ID