Federalism: Mexico
Write a 2-3 page paper comparing and contrasting the federal governments of the United States and the country that you chose (Mexico). You may explore issues such as:
Federalism Examples
- Admit new states
- Conduct elections
- Declare and engage in war
- Determine the qualifications of voters
- Establish and maintain schools
- Govern marriage laws
- Levy and collect taxes
- Maintain an army, navy, and air force
- Maintain the state militia (also known as the National Guard)
- Negotiate treaties with foreign countries
- Print and coin money
- Protect public health
- Protect the rights of citizens
- Provide for public safety
- Punish lawbreakers
- Regulate interstate and foreign commerce
- Regulate intrastate commerce
- Set rules for immigration
- Set traffic standards
- Set up a post office
