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1. Keeping the Republic , 11 e Chapter 4: Federalism and the U.S. Constitution

2. Introduction (1 of 1) Rules, ideas, and narratives. Accepting the results. Institutions and procedures. Desired government. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

3. The Three Branches of Government (1 of 7) Legislate, administer, and adjudicate laws. Founders separated these powers. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

4. The Three Branches of Government (2 of 7) The Legislative Branch Lawmaking power. Case for Representation. What Does the Constitution Say? Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

5. The Three Branches of Government (3 of 7) The Legislative Branch What the Constitution Doesn’t Say. Possible Alternatives: A Unicameral Legislature? Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

6. The Three Branches of Government (4 of 7) The Executive Branch Laws into effect. Founders’ fear. What Does the Constitution Say? Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

7. The Three Branches of Government (5 of 7) The Executive Branch What the Constitution Doesn’t Say. Possible Alternatives : A Parliamentary System? Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

8. The Three Branches of Government (6 of 7) The Judicial Branch I nterpret laws. The “Least Dangerous” Branch. What Does the Constitution Say? Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

9. The Three Branches of Government (7 of 7) The Judicial Branch What the Constitution Doesn’t Say. Possible Alternatives: Legislative Supremacy? Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

10. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances (1 of 5) Separation of powers. Checks and balances. Examples. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

11. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances (2 of 5) Republican Remedies Federalist No. 51. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

12. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances (3 of 5) What Does the Constitution Say? Article I. Article II. Article III. C lauses within articles. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

13. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances (4 of 5) What the Constitution Doesn’t Say Branches enforce checks and balances. Institutional independence and country over party. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

14. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances (5 of 5) Possible Alternatives: Fusion of Powers? Fusion of powers. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

15. Federalism (1 of 10) Relationship between national government and state governments. Compromising strong state and national governments. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

16. Federalism (2 of 10) E ffects of federalism. Tax system. Unclear lines of responsibility. National government enforces its will. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

17. Federalism (3 of 10) What Does the Constitution Say? Provisions dividing up power. Powers granted to the states. Constitution designates specific powers. Concurrent powers. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

18. Federalism (4 of 10) Two Views of Federalism Dual federalism. Cooperative federalism. Possible Alternatives to Federalism. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

19. Federalism (5 of 10) What Difference Does Federalism Make? Central government actions. States retain autonomy. Flexibility at the local level. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

20. Federalism (6 of 10) What Difference Does Federalism Make? Increased access to government. Creating competition among the states. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

21. Federalism (7 of 10) The Changing Balance Unclear power. Continuously flexible. Two trends. Party preference. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

22. Federalism (8 of 10) The Changing Balance John Marshall. The Civil War. The New Deal. Civil Rights. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

23. Federalism (9 of 10) Federalism Today Affects pragmatic politics. Devolution. States responsible for policies. National government cares about states. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

24. Federalism (10 of 10) Federalism Today State cooperation. National government influence on states. Continuing tension. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

25. Amending the Constitution (1 of 4) Capacity for change. Amendability. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

26. Amending the Constitution (2 of 4) Formal and informal means Judicial interpretation. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

27. Amending the Constitution (3 of 4) What Does the Constitution Say? Article V. Constitutional convention method. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

28. Amending the Constitution (4 of 4) Possible Alternatives State examples. Dangers of ease. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

29. The Citizens and the Constitution (1 of 3) Constitution limits citizen participation Founders wary of popular power. Voters confined to political elites. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

30. The Citizens and the Constitution (2 of 3) Considerable power at state and local levels Local governments and organizations. Involvement in election campaigns. Mediated citizenship. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.

31. The Citizens and the Constitution (3 of 3) Mechanisms of direct democracy at state level Initiative. Referendum. Recall elections. Barbour, Keeping the Republic, 11e © 2024 SAGE Publishing.