Tuesday, 27 October

In addition to the lecture (graphics in the previous post) students received the following information.

Students should bring their Government text to class on Thursday.

Federalism Unit: Project and Test Overview

Name __________________________ Date ____________________ Per. _______

You are to create a project that demonstrates that you know and understand how the concept of Federalism affects the structure and function of our government, and impacts you and others as citizens. Much of this information is available in a basic form in your text on pages 88-95.

Your project can be visual; graphic, or in the form of a well structured essay (with or without graphics).

This assignment is due on Tuesday, the 24^th of November before you leave for Thanksgiving break. This is a major assignment worth 100 summative points.

There will be a test on the 20^th of November that covers the same material.

Your project should include an explanation and examples of:

A) Federalism

B) Examples of the various levels of government (students wishing to exceed will include information about relevant elected officials at each level)

C) Delegated Powers; Concurrent Powers; and Reserved Powers (students wishing to exceed will include Expressed Powers; Implied Powers; Inherent Powers)

D) The Supremacy Clause

E) The Role of the Supreme Court in maintaining Federalism and the Constitution

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