Federalism and Checks & Balances
Which of the following is an example of Federalism? The National Government conducts policy decisions across the country. The States control powers that weren't given to the National Government. The States have the most power when it comes to policy decisions. The National Government shares the power equally with the States and Local Communities. Please sort all of the traditional State Powers (ex: in 1789) into the Column that says State Powers and group the National Powers that are specific only for the National Government according to Article 1 Section 8. Lastly, group the powers that both the State and National Government would both have. State Powers Only Standardized Testing Teacher Certification Standards Divorce Laws Theft Laws Murder Laws Driving Standards Gambling Laws Governor Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Intrastate Trade Lt Governor General Assembly Va Senate Establish Local Government Establish Public Schools National Powers Only Declare War Coin Money Make Bankruptcy Laws Regulate Interstate Commerce Regulate commerce with Foreign Nations Punishing Counterfeiting Establish Post Offices Establish Rules about the Military Establish Rules about Naturalization House of Representative Member U.S. Senator Congress President United States Supreme Court State National Powers Income Taxes Establishing Courts Establishing Prisions Build Roads Charter Banks Provide for the General Welfare Borrow Money All Three Branches