Lesson 1.8: Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism
Enduring Understanding:
Federalism reflects the dynamic distribution of power between national and state governments.Learning Objectives:
Explain how the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.Essential Knowledge:
The interpretation of the Tenth and Fourteenth Amendments, the commerce clause, the necessary and proper clause, and other enumerated and implied powers is at the heart of the debate over the balance of power between the national and state governments.The balance of power between the national and state governments has changed over time based on U.S. Supreme Court interpretation of such cases as:
- McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), which declared that Congress has implied powers necessary to implement its enumerated powers and established supremacy of the U.S. Constitution and federal laws over state laws
- United States v. Lopez (1995), which ruled that Congress may not use the commerce clause to make possession of a gun in a school zone a federal crime, introducing a new phase of federalism
Debrief 1.5: Political Cartoon Analysis
Using the tool "OSAM" to analyze the author's message in this political cartoon. In your notebooks, label your response "Debrief 1.5." Then, write down...
"O" Objects: What objects do you see in the political cartoon?
"S" Symbols: What do the objects that you see in the political cartoon symbolize?
"A" Actions: What movements can you envision if this were a moving picture?
"M" Message: What is the message that the author is trying to say to the reader?
Activity #1: Watch the EdPuzzle to Refresh on Federalism
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Activity #2: 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.
Activity #3: Nifty Fifty Vocabulary
Add the following words to your vocabulary...
Reserved Powers Clause
Commerce Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Supremacy Clause
