Unit 2 Day 6--Dividing Powers in Federalism

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Federalism

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SubjectFederalism

This resource focuses on the concept of federalism as a governing system that divides and shares power between national and state authorities. It outlines the four main types of powers in federalism: Delegated Powers, Reserved Powers, Concurrent Powers, and Denied Powers. Each type is detailed with definitions, explanations, and examples—such as coining money for delegated powers and managing public schools for reserved powers. The document also addresses real-world applications of these powers, fostering discussions about the intent of the Founders in distributing authority between levels of government. Furthermore, it emphasizes the critical role of the 10th Amendment, which ensures that powers not specifically granted to the federal government remain with the states or the people.