Which term best describes the division of powers between the national and state governments in the US?
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Politics in States and Communities15th EditionSusan A. MacManus, Thomas R. Dye 177 solutions American Corrections11th EditionMichael D. Reisig, Todd R. Clear 160 solutions This eLesson was written by Julie Oglesby, a member of the BRI teacher council. IntroductionFederalism is one of the basic principles of our U.S. Constitution but a complex concept to understand. When the Framers created the Constitution they not only established a system of checks and balances to separate power within the national government, they also divided authority between state and national governments. This division creates clear spheres of responsibility for each level of government, promoting local control and preventing tyranny, or the concentration of power, in the hands of one body. In this eLesson, students will describe the concept of Federalism and explain the important role it plays in the U.S. constitutional system. Essential Question: Why is Federalism important in a Constitutional Republic? Objectives
DirectionsOpening Class Activity: 10-15 minutes On the board, make a chart with 3 categories: Decisions parents/guardians make, Decisions teenagers and parents/guardians make together, and Decisions teenagers make on their own. As a class, fill out the chart. In the end, define federalism and ask students the following questions:
Federalism: The division of power between the national and state governments. Group Work: 15-20 minutes On the board, make another chart with 3 categories: Powers of the national government, Powers shared by national and state governments, and Powers of state governments. Cut out large slips of paper with the following statements. Have one student at time (or a pair of students) place it in the category they believe it best fits and discuss as a class why it was correct or move it to the correct spot. Federalism Examples
Questions5-10 minutes Have students write one-two paragraphs answering the following essential questions. They must provide evidence to support their beliefs.
ExtensionStudents may complete the following information as an extension activity. If you had just declared independence from Great Britain and wanted to create your own government, what powers would you give to the national government and what powers would you reserve for the state government? Try to think of at least 5 for each. Explain in complete sentences and a well-organized paragraph why you gave certain powers to each form of government. Consider what problems you might encounter and possible changes that may need to be made in the future. What is it called when power is divided between national and state government?Federalism is the system of government in which power is divided between a central government and regional governments; in the United States, both the national government and the state governments possess a large measure of sovereignty.
Which term best describes the division of powers between the national government and the state governments Group of answer choices?Federalism describes the system of shared governance between national and state governments.
Which term describes the relationship between the national and state governments?Federalism has not had one set definition throughout history, because the idea of the appropriate balance of authority among the local, state, and Federal governments has changed over time. Federalism is not specifically defined in the Constitution, but it is suggested in how the national government is described.
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