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STATE VS. NATIONAL POWERS

CIVIL RIGHTS IN ALABAMA

• In the spring of 1963, The University of Alabama was ordered by the court to enroll an African American student.• A few months earlier,

George Wallace had been inaugurated as Governor. • “Segregation now!

Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!”

CIVIL RIGHTS IN ALABAMA

• When African American students tried to register, Wallace blocked the entrance to Foster’s Auditorium, making his famous “stand in the school house door.”• The University of Alabama holds an annual

“March to the Schoolhouse Door” to honor the courage of those who challenged segregation.

George Wallace attempted to block Vivian Malone and James Hood from enrolling at The University of Alabama.

STATE GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

• “I denounce and forbid this illegal and unwarranted action by the Central Government.”

FEDERAL RESPONSE

• President Kennedy federalizes the Alabama National Guard• General Henry Graham

orders Governor Wallace to “step aside”• Malone and Hood are

registered

DIVISION OF STATE AND FEDERAL POWER

- Regulate foreign and interstate commerce

- Coin money- Provide an army and

navy- Declare war

- Establish federal courts and below the

Supreme Court- Conduct foreign

relations- Exercise powers implied from the

expressed powers

- Levy taxes- Borrow money

- Spend for general welfare

- Establish courts- Enact and enforce laws

- Regulate intrastate commerce

- Establish local government systems- Administer elections- Protect the public’s health, welfare, and

morals

National Government

(Expressed, Implied, and Inherent Powers)

National & State Governments

(Concurrent Powers)

State Governments

(Reserved Powers)