federalism & public opinion i.intro ii.federalism a.what/why? iii.constitutional basis for…?...
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Federalism & Public Opinion I. IntroII. Federalism
A. What/why?III. Constitutional basis
for…?A. Strong National
GovernmentB. States RightsC. State/State Relations
IV. 20th CenturyA. New DealB. Elections
V. Survey Results
Key Terms• “Necessary &
Proper”• Supremacy Clause• 10th Amendment• “Full faith & credit” • FDR• Exit Polls
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Federalism
• Governmental power is divided between a national government and state/local governments
Montana (1990s)
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Federalism
WADC Michigan(Lansing)
Hamlin Township
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The US Congress has the power “To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper” to carry out its functions.
Necessary and Proper Clause
A Strong National Government
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Supremacy Clause
Laws or treaties made by the United States, “shall be the supreme Law of the Land…”
A Strong National Government
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State’s Rights
• All governmental power is reserved for the states except for the powers granted to the national government.
10th Amendment (Reserved Clause)
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Full Faith & Credit Clause
State To State Relations
Meaning: States must respect the public acts & records of other states.
“Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state…”
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Full Faith & Credit Clause(In Action)
Meaning: States must respect the public acts & records of other states.
• Examples:– Birth Certificates,
Driver’s Licenses, Arrest Warrants, and….
June 19, 1993
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Do you believe homosexuals should be allowed to legally marry?
Should be allowed to marry 50%Undecided 16.7%Should not be allowed to marry 33.3%
Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Do you believe sexual intercourse between consenting adult homosexuals should be legal?
Should be legal 51.6%
Undecided 23%
Should not be legal 24.6%
Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Do you believe sexual intercourse between consenting adult heterosexuals who are unmarried should be legal?
Should be legal 65.9%
Undecided 15.9%
Should not be legal 18.3%
Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Opinions of College Freshmen
Abortion should be legal:
WSCC Students who agree: 35.7%
College Freshman who agree:
Source: 2005 student survey and WSCC Student Survey 9/10
55%
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Comparing Views on Abortion
Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10
Abortion should be a legal option...
If a woman’s health is in danger:
WSCC: Support: 61.1% Undecided: 21.4% Opposed: 17.5%
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Comparing Views on Abortion
Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10
Abortion should be a legal option...
If a woman became pregnant as a result of rape:
WSCC: Support: 69.8% Undecided: 11.9% Opposed: 18.3%
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Comparing Views on Abortion
Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10
Abortion should be a legal option...If a family has a low income and cannot afford more children:
WSCC: Support: 27.8% Undecided: 16.7% Opposed: 55.6%
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Comparing Views on Abortion
Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10
Abortion should be a legal option...
If there is a chance of serious defect in the baby:
WSCC: Support: 42.1% Undecided: 23% Opposed: 33.3%
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Comparing Views on Abortion
Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10
Abortion should be a legal option...
If a woman is married but does not want the child:
WSCC: Support: 18.3% Undecided: 11.1% Opposed: 68.3%
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WSCC Student Views on Abortion
Abortion should be a legal option...
Condition Support Undecided Opposed
Mom’s health 61.1% 21.4% 17.7%
Rape 68.9% 11.9% 18.3%
No $ 27.8% 16.7% 55.6%
Baby’s Health 42.1% 23% 33.3%
No more kids 18.3% 11.1% 68.3%
Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10
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The National Government today does much more
than 100 years ago
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The New Deal
Franklin D. Roosevelt(1933-1945)
FDR-
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Works Progress Administration (WPA)(1935)
1. An “Umbrella Agency” employing over 8 million workers.
2. 125,000 buildings were constructed; money was allocated for the “arts.”
Guidebook to encourage tourism
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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)(1933)
• Put men to work & helped the environment.
• Programs: planted trees, built campgrounds, hiking trails, etc.
Military-style Organization
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Elections
• The National Government sets standards, but states have the most control over elections.
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Hanging “Chad” In Florida
Looking for hanging chad
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Florida’s 2000 “Butterfly Ballot”
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The “Butterfly Ballot”
Therese LaPore (D) Designed the Ballot
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2000 Election Results (Palm Beach County)
Bush won Florida by 537 votes• Going back, they discovered:– 5,330 voted for Gore & Buchanan– 1,631 voted for Bush & Buchanan– 2,908 voted for Gore & Socialist candidate (just
below Gore’s name)– 3,407 voted for Buchanan
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Do you support the legalization of marijuana?
Support 48.4%Undecided 17.5%Opposed 34.1%
Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Do you think English should be the official language of the United States?
Support 84.9%
Undecided 5.6%
Opposed 9.5%
Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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WSCC Student Views
Source: WSCC Student Survey 9/10
Do you support the death penalty?
Support: 65.1% Undecided: 15.9% Opposed: 18.3%
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National health care is needed to cover everyone’s health care costs.
I agree with this statement: 49.2%
I am undecided 24.6%
I disagree with this statement: 23%
Source: 9/10 Student Survey at WSCC
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Public Opinion & Elections
• Voters are polled after voting on election day to:– predict the election’s winner early– Understand voters’ decisions– Gage/predict future elections
Exit Polls
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2008 Exit Poll Results(Race)
Category Obama McCain % Total
White 43 55 74
Black 95 4 13
Hispanic 66 32 8
Asian 61 35 2
Other 65 31 3
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2008 Exit Poll Results(Sex)
Category Obama McCain % Total
Male 49 48 47
Female 56 43 53
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2008 Exit Poll Results (How often do you attend religious services?)
Category Obama McCain % Total
Weekly 43 55 40
Occasionally 57 42 42
Never 67 30 16
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2008 Exit Poll Results(Population)
Category Obama McCain % Total
City: 50,000 or more
63 35 30
Suburbs 50 48 50
Rural or small city
45 53 21
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2008 Exit Poll Results (Family Income)
Category Obama McCain % Total
Under $50,000 60 38 38
$50-99,000 49 49 36
$100,000 + 49 50 26
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2008 Exit Poll Results(Age)
Category Obama McCain % Total
18-29 66 32 18
30-44 52 46 29
45-64 49 49 37
65+ 45 53 16
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Federalism & Public Opinion I. IntroII. Federalism
A. What/why?III. Constitutional basis
for…?A. Strong National
GovernmentB. States RightsC. State/State Relations
IV. 20th CenturyA. New DealB. Elections
V. Survey Results
Key Terms• “Necessary &
Proper”• Supremacy Clause• 10th Amendment• “Full faith & credit” • FDR• Exit Polls