In your blog: Pick two areas from each of the three section in Chapter 4. Write a paragraph on those areas and what you have learned in regards to each area. You should have six total paragraphs.

Sec 1) The constitution is the basic design for the division of powers. The division of powers is split between the National government and the states. The division of powers was orginally in the constitution then it was later spelled out in the Bill of Rights.
       2) Like the government is denied rights to make some laws, the states are also denied powers too. Some powers would be no state can enter into a confederation, alliance, or form any treaty. Also, no states can tax any function of the National government.

Sec2 1) Any invasion to any state in the United States, would be taken as an attack on the whole country its self. Back when the 13 original colonies were coming to an agreement to stop making war materials, they made and "iron clad agreement" to stand up for one another in the case of any one or more states being attacked. Very rarely does the federal government get involved in domestic disputes, but when there are large uncontrollable riots and robberys, the national guard is sent in alog with other members of law enforcemnt to try and restore order.
       2) If you are a contractor and you need to build a large complex of any kind, you need to get the money for the supplies and machinery. A way to get this money is to talk to the federal government and get a money grant. A grant is an amount of money givent to someone or a company to start their building for the good of mankind. You cant go and get a grant to build a house for yourself, there has to be a reason for you borrowing the money.

Sec3 1) Full Faith and Credit Clause usually operates between the states, but there are two exceptions. First, the it only works for civil matters and cannot be used for criminal matters. Basicly, one state cant go out and enforce another states laws. Second, the credit clause does not need to be given to certain divorces granted by one state to members of another state.
         2)Privilages and immunities, states that no state can draw unreasonable disticntions between its own residents adn those persons who happen to live in other states.

What is the Supremacy Clause and what is its function?

"This constitution, and states which shall ve made in Pursuance therof; and all treaties made, or which shall ve made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, any thing in the Constitution or Laws of any state to the contrary not withstanding."

The Supremacy Clause has been called the "Linchpin of the Constituion" because it has joined teh Natinal Government and States into a single Governmental unit, a federal government.

Explain the division of powers and why it is important?

National Powers= Coin money, Tegulate interstate and foreign trades, Raise and maintain armed forces, declare war, Govern U.S. Territories and admit new states, conduct foreign relations.
Concurrent Powers= Levy and Collect taxes, borrow money, establish courts, define crimes and set punishments, claim private property for public use.
State powers= Regulate trade and business within the state, establish public schools, pass license requirements for professionals, regulate alcoholic beverages, conduct eleceions, establish local governments.

List and describe the three powers of the National Government.

Expressed Powers= are delegated to teh National Government in so many words-spelled out, expressly, in the Constitution.
Implied Powers= ar not expressly stated in teh Constitution but are reasonably suggested, impied, by the expressed powers.
Inherent Powers=bolong to the National Government becaus it is the government of a sovereign state whithin the world community.

What does federalism mean by definition and what does Federalism mean to you?

Federalism= is as system of government in which a written constitution devides the powers of government on a territorial basis between a centeral, or a national, government and several regional governments, usually called states or provinces.

I do believe that in order for any town, state, country or even a group of people need Federalistic government to keep every political matter in line. With out written constitutions and people to enforce them, any civilization would fail, or have severe problems in keeping peace. I do not know to much about Federalism or government but I do expect to further my knowlage and give better responses and hopefully have some otheres agree.

What role do you feel that you will play in politics and government in the future? What ways are you participating currently?

In the future I will most definately be into politics. Being in the military, the governtment and the politics involved cause major effects. Not only will my fellow soldiers and I be looking out for ourselves when we vote, but also we need to think about what will be best for the majority of our community and our Nation.

As any average student like myself, we participate very little in the Government. But like I said earlier, joining the United States Army has changed my life and views on the government. Now politics and government are not just words to me, they regulate how we live and what we get paid. The government controls everything we do and how we live.

What are your views on the latest political ads on TV? What canidate(s) do you like or dislike and why?

The political people seem to make their comercials about farming and courntry life styles to try and get people in South Dakota to vote for them. I don't understand why they think they need to come along and claim they are true South Dakotan and know what South Dakota needs when they havent grown up here and or lived in a larger city.
As for liking or disliking any canidates, i have not really followed any elections due to the fact i never really felt the need to. But now being in government class and becoming of age to vote, I definately have to look into this and not be another aimless voter or a non voter.