Federalism Assignment

1.  What does Federalism mean by definition and what does Federalism mean to you?

Federalism is a system in which the power to govern is shared between national and state governments.
Basically meaning that there are national laws, but states can also make their own laws.

2.  List and describe the three powers of the National Government.

Executive Branch- Carries out laws
Judicial Branch- Interperts laws
Legislative Branch- Makes the laws

3.  Explain the division of powers and why it is important?

They are divided in order to make sure no one branch has to much power.

4.  What is the Supremacy Clause and what is its function?

Asserts and establishes the Constitution, the federal laws made in pursuance of the Constitution, and treaties made by the United States with foreign nations as "the Supreme Law of the Land",  mandating that all state judges shall uphold them, even if there are state laws or state constitutions that conflict with the powers of the Federal government.

5.  Find a site on the Internet that deals with Federalism.  Take 10 minutes and review that site.  Provide the link and provide some of the useful information that you found to help you better understand what Federalism is and how it works.