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Federalism, quite simply, is the division of power between the federal, or national, government and state governments. The Constitution lays out the powers and limits on  power of the federal government, leaving all other powers to the states. But since the Great Depression, the federal government has become more involved in traditional state matters. In this unit, we'll investigate the power struggle between the states and the federal government and analyze the benefits and drawbacks of a federal system of government.

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Organizing Governments
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Federalism Study Guide
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Homework Assignments

Assignment 1: Federalism Basics

​Assignment 2: American Federalism

  • Answer study guide questions 2-4 using:
    • Ford pages 72-76
  • MindTap: The Advantages and Disadvantages of the U.S. Federal System

Assignment 3: Federalism and the Constitution

  • Answer study guide questions 5-8 using:
    • Ford pages 77-83
  • Key terms 4-13
  • MindTap: Federalism and the Constitution

Assignment 4: Dual and Cooperative Federalism

Assignment 5: Grants-in-Aid and Politics Today

  • Answer study guide questions 11-13 using:
    • Ford pages 90-96
  • Key Terms 20-23
  • MindTap: Federalism and the Affordable Care Act

Assignment 6: Federalism and the Supreme Court

  • Answer study guide question 14 using:
    • Ford pages 97-100
  • Key term 24
  • MindTap: Chapter 3 Quiz

​Assignment 7: Study for Unit 1 Cumulative Test

  • Review all your notes from the year so far
  • Review 5 Steps to a 5 chapters 6 and 7
  • Try practice questions in textbook, pages 689-697

Paul Sargent's History and Government