Lesson 1.7: Relationship between the States and the Federal Government
Enduring Understanding:
Federalism reflects the dynamic distribution of power between national and state governments.Learning Objectives:
Explain how societal needs affect the constitutional allocation of power between the national and state governments.Essential Knowledge:
The exclusive and concurrent powers of the national and state governments help explain the negotiations over the balance of power between the two levels.The distribution of power between federal and state governments to meet the needs of society changes, as reflected by grants, incentives, and aid programs, including federal revenue sharing, mandates, categorical grants, and block grants.
Debrief 1:4:
Finish this paragraph prompt: "The Federal Constitution represented a substantial growth in the power of the national government." Use 3 supporting details to support this claim.
Activity #1: Notes
Chapter Three Notes over structures of government
Activity #2: Federalism in Action
Using the internet, find three examples or articles of Federalism in Action. For each one of your your examples that you find, make sure to record the issue or item you found, identify the level of government responsible for the item or issue, explain how it relates to the concept of Federalism, and then.
#BONUS
Find an example of Federalism inaction... (For example, state or national governments blocking another level of government from taking action)
#BONUS
Find an example of Federalism inaction... (For example, state or national governments blocking another level of government from taking action)
Activity #3: Federalism FRQ
Take a look at the FRQ from the 2018 Gov Test. Complete the FRQ essay on the sheet that I provide you using the strategies we discuss in class.
