Ch. 2 Federalism
UNIT PURPOSE: The U.S. Constitution arose out of important historical and philosophical ideas and preferences regarding popular sovereignty and limited government. Compromises were made during the Constitutional Convention and ratification debates, and these compromises have frequently been the source of conflict in U.S. politics over the proper balance between individual freedom, social order, and equality of opportunity.
***Federalist 51 is a required foundational document included in this lesson. Read and analyze to see how diffusing power was advocated for to ensure the protection of liberty.
***McCulloch v Maryland and US v Lopez are required Supreme Court cases included in the lesson. Be sure to understand the impact on the expansion or limitation of power interpreted by the Supreme Court using the specific clauses from the Constitution.
***McCulloch v Maryland and US v Lopez are required Supreme Court cases included in the lesson. Be sure to understand the impact on the expansion or limitation of power interpreted by the Supreme Court using the specific clauses from the Constitution.
Concepts to Know...
Elastic Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause & 10th Amendment
Supremacy Clause & Commerce Clause
Concurrent Powers & Reserved Powers
Enumerated Powers & Implied Powers
National Government & States’ Rights
Dual (Layer cake) Federalism & Cooperative (Marble cake) Federalism
McCulloch v. Maryland & U.S. v. Lopez
Fiscal Federalism & Regulatory Federalism
New Federalism & Devolution
Block Grants & Categorical Grants
Federal Mandate & Unfunded Mandate
Elastic Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause & 10th Amendment
Supremacy Clause & Commerce Clause
Concurrent Powers & Reserved Powers
Enumerated Powers & Implied Powers
National Government & States’ Rights
Dual (Layer cake) Federalism & Cooperative (Marble cake) Federalism
McCulloch v. Maryland & U.S. v. Lopez
Fiscal Federalism & Regulatory Federalism
New Federalism & Devolution
Block Grants & Categorical Grants
Federal Mandate & Unfunded Mandate
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CH. 2 FEDERALISM STUDENT NOTES 1 |
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CH. 2 FEDERALISM STUDENT NOTES 2 |
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FEDERALISM PRACTICE FRQ'S & GRAPHICS |
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Complete FED 51 annotations. DUE Tues. 9/9 & Wed. 9/10
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Print & Complete - Due on MC Day
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Use the Khan academy learning guide as a reference to help supplant the knowledge necessary for this unit. Must be completed for D's and F's on the Exam.
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Ancillary reading
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ANALYZE THIS to see how money $ functions between the federal and state governments
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Use as practice. Will review on MC Day
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