1.  What does Federalism mean by definition and what does Federalism mean to you?
-Federalism is a system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government on a territorial basis between a central, or national government and several regional governments, usually called states or provinces.
-The division of power between state and national government to give the states rights and keep from giving the national government too much power.

2.  List and describe the three powers of the National Government.
-Coin money: Only the national government can produce coins and bills.
-Declare war: Only the national government can declare war.
-Establish an army: Only the national government can establish an army in a time of war.
3.  Explain the division of powers and why it is important?
-The government is devided into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. This is to prevent on branch from getting powerful. They balance eachother out.
4.  What is the Supremacy Clause and what is its function?
-It establishes highest to lowest level of law in our federal government. It says that when a state and national law conflict, the national law is the one to follow.
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.
-It gives reasons for Federalism, reasons for order and a history of Federalism in the United States.
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/federalism/