Federalism

Federalism

Online Textbook Links:

1. Federalism

   1. The Founders and Federalism

   2. Tipping the Scales Toward National Power

   3. Federal-State Relations Today: Back to States' Rights?

2. Define federalism:

3. Why did the Constitution include this concept? (What happened in history that made the framers include this - Either under British Rule or the A of C)

Record the powers delegated to the Federal government and particular powers reserved for the states.

Define delegated powers

Define reserved powers:

Define concurrent powers:

Fill in a graphic organizer to show the division of powers within a federal system:

Draw an illustration of this concept (or find an image online) to help you remember the idea of Federalism

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