State Powers and Differing Views about Federalism by Megan Roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2 Lesson 1.6 en-us 2017-09-28 15:17:20 UTC 2017-09-29 13:42:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png How is power divided and shared among national, state, and local governments? megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2/wish/192418142 "The Constitution divides government authority by giving the national government certain specified powers, reserving all other powers to the states or to the people. In addition, the national and state governments share some powers, and finally, the Constitution specifically denies some powers to each level of government," (Democracy, 4). ]]> 2017-09-29 12:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2/wish/192418142 How does Federalism promote democracy and civic participation? megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2/wish/192418285 The textbook states, "Federalism makes it possible for different parties to be victorious in state, local, and federal elections. Furthermore, federalism lessens the risk of one party having a monopoly of political power at all levels of government," (Democracy, 4). These are important elements in a democracy and federalism promotes them. Federalism also promotes civic participation. The textbook says, "increased chance that one’s political participation will have some practical impact on policy. And because that is true, people are more likely to become involved in political activity," (Democracy, 4). Citizens can work to make a change in society. ]]> 2017-09-29 12:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2/wish/192418285 Describe the powers that are held by state governments megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2/wish/192418411 Some state government are that they can regulate commerce, establish local governments, administer elections, and protect the public's health, welfare, and morals (personal rights included).]]> 2017-09-29 12:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2/wish/192418411 How does federalism increases the opportunities for political participation? megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2/wish/192418502 It gives Americans opportunities. The textbook states, "American federalism gives citizens many points of access to government leaders and increases their opportunities for influencing public policy. Americans have the chance to vote on a regular basis," (Democracy, 4). ]]> 2017-09-29 12:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/49svz851l5m2/wish/192418502