Ch 2 - Federalism - Class 1

1. How is federalism exemplified in the Constitution?
2. How has the Supreme Court ruled on issues of federalism?

1. Reading Quiz: Ch 02
2. Twitter: Using Twitter & Gov. Romney's Acceptance Speech
3. Constitution Analysis: EQ #1 - Federalism in the Constitution
• Open your Constitution (the .pdf you have already marked up)
• Highlight Supremacy Clause in Article VI
• Highlight the Express Powers stated in the Constitution
• In your notes, generate a list of Concurrent and Reserved Powers
• Look at Federalism in the Constitution to see if you missed any of the above
4. Case Study: Controlled Substances Act
• Watch NewsHour segment: What is the constitutional conflict in this case?
• What power does the US have to pass US Controlled Substances Act?
• What power does the state have to pass CA Proposition 215?
• Listen to oral arguments for Gonzalez v. Raich (Oyez)