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Grade 10 Starter Lesson: Federalism

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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?

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Watch the video before answering the short answer question.

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Question 1
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In your own words, how would you define federalism, and what is its purpose?

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Question 3
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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

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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Question 4
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. An example of this would be the power to

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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Question 6
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Option 1:

Using what you know about federalism, do you agree or disagree with the quote? Explain.

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Question 2
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The federal and state government share some powers. What are those powers called?