In this lesson, you will compare and contrast the powers of state and federal governments.
Essential Question: Why do the powers of state and federal government differ?
In this lesson, you will compare and contrast the powers of state and federal governments.
Essential Question: Why do the powers of state and federal government differ?
Text, Question 1, Question 2
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Watch the video before answering the short answer question.
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Read about key terms and the differences of powers from the Khan Academy Constitutional Interpretations lesson overview. Then, answer the following questions.
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Read the quote and reflect on what you think it means. How would you reword it? Then, through discussion or writing, respond to the prompt: Using what you know about federalism, do you agree or disagree with the quote? Explain.
For the writing option, select Free Response
Then, For the discussion option, select Audio Response
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In your own words, how would you define federalism, and what is its purpose?
Question 2
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Match the powers to correct level of government.
Federal
State
Concurrent Power
declare war
maintain schools
collect taxes
establish citizenship process
regulate currency
provide public safety
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__________ powers are specifically granted to the national government in the __________. An example of this would be the power to__________.
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Using what you know about federalism, do you agree or disagree with the quote? Explain.
The federal and state government share some powers. What are those powers called?
enumerated powers
reserved powers
inherent powers
concurrent powers
Reserved powers are guaranteed to States by the tenth amendment.
