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THE STRUCTURE OF AMERICAN FEDERALISM Powers to the National Government

The national government has the right to declare war on countries, make treaties with foreign powers, establish commerce, and create postal offices. Not only that they ensure the general welfare of citizens, they can establish a court system, they can provide for common defense and have their own copyright and patent laws. The commerce clause gives the central government the authority to trade with international nations and in states. Enumerated powers mean powers that are mention in detail within the constitution for the federal government. Implied powers are just powers that are not mentioned. The necessary clause gives the federal government the ability to make laws that may seem fit in order to regulate. Powers to the States

The state oversees establishing schools, commerce, taxes, the general welfare of citizens and making laws based on marriage and seperation. They control elections,voter’s requirements and creating a local government and miltia. They control housing,transportation,healthcare. The 10th amedment says “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.” Which means that there is a limit to Congress powers when it pertains to the states. The congress can’t take over. Concurrent Powers

The national government and states both control taxes, public welfare, borrow money and help build roads and places. Not only that but establish a justice system, establish laws, banks and seize property.

Powers Denied to National Government and the States

The federal government cannot stop citizens from having the freedom of speech, expression, religion, press and assembly. They can’t tax exports. They can’t prevent a person from having the right of a speedy and public trial. States can’t go to war or make treaties with foreign leaders. They can’t export without congress permission. National Government’s Obligations to the States

The central government can’t create another state in the territory of a state without the state’s permission. No amendment should deprive the state from having an equal representation in the US Senate. The national government allows states to freely elect representatives. The national government will intervene in states for public order. Helps protect during times of violence or uproar. States’ Role in National Government

Every state must have one elected representative in Congress. Also, in the US Senate there must be 2 senators from each state....