PPT-Unit 2: Constitution and Federalism

Amending the Constitution Article V of the Constitution is critical to the documents flexibility because it allows for the addition of amendments which helps the government to adapt to changing times. Bill of Rights Institute. Bozeman, Montana. November 15, 2012. Artemus. . Ward. Department of Political Science. Northern Illinois University. aeward@niu.edu. Underlying Principles. We will discuss three basic principles underlying the U.S. Constitution, and therefore the American form of government:. Please sign in with your first and last name. . 2.01 Freedom, Order, and Equality. Freedom v. Order and Shay’s Rebellion. Freedom v. Equality and the ADA. Provide explanation and support for each question. States into a Nation. This presentation is the property of Dr. Kevin Parsneau for use by him and his current students. No other person may use or reprint without his permission.. Questions:. What is federalism and what are its most important features?. Definition. Federalism. – The division of powers among the local, state and national governments.. Federal Powers Derived from the Constitution. Delegated Powers – Powers the Constitution delegates to the national government through expressed, implied and inherent powers.. Objectives:. Identify ways Constitution determines the powers of state & national governments. Understand the relationship of implied powers to enumerated powers.. Compare the contrasting forms of dual & cooperative federalism.. Today we will define and discuss the seven principles of the Constitution.. Vocabulary. The Framers – those men who first wrote the Constitution. sovereignty – the ability and authority to make your own decisions and control your own life. DO NOW. Nikki Haley, the . governor of South . Carolina, . has called for the removal of a Confederate flag from the state capitol's grounds. . It will take a majority vote in the state legislature to remove the flag. . --What is federalism?. --Constitutional origins of federalism. --Evolution of federalism in American history. 1. Federalism Defined. 1. . Definition of Federalism. Same people and territory are included in both levels of government (think citizenship). Constitution . Vocab. Powers the Constitution grants or delegates to the national government.. Delegated Powers. Are those powers directly expressed or stated in the Constitution by the Founders.. Most of these are found in the first three articles.. The National Guard was forced to intervene and enforce federal orders. . The scene exemplifies the conflict that existed between the state of Alabama and the national government. . What constitutional concept is highlighted in Forest Gump?. --Constitutional origins of federalism. --Evolution of federalism in American history. 1. Federalism Defined. 1. Definition of Federalism. Same people and territory are included in both levels of government (think citizenship). USHC 1.5. Explain how the fundamental principle of limited government is protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights…. A Constitution . LIMITS. . government. Limiting the . Government. Federalism. 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.”. 10. th. Amendment to the US Constitution. Forum – . Santuario. de San Antonio. August 23, 2018. By: Christian S. Monsod. Why federalism?. Six previous attempts at . ChaCha. – all failed, all perceived as smokescreen for self-serving ends.