Federal in Federalism

Federal in Federalism

Poll

Who should decide what students should learn? Who should decide what tests they take?

• State 

• Federal government

Who Would Say That?

Read each statement. If it sounds like something a Federalist would have said to support the Constitution, choose Federalist. If it sounds like something an Anti-Federalist would have said to complain about the Constitution, choose Anti-Federalist. ​

Multiple Choice

The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

The Constitution says federal laws are “the supreme law of the land,” so the federal government could just take complete control.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Multiple Choice

The United States is too large to have a central government. People won’t know their leaders and will lose control over the government.

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

Open Ended

What is the difference between expressed/ implied powers, concurrent and reserved powers?

Which type of government suits each situation? ​

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Multiple Choice

Imagine you are in charge of creating a government for a brand new country. Which system would you choose if...

You want a central government to have the most power?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are in charge of creating a government for a brand new country. Which system would you choose if...

You want laws to be the same throughout the country?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are in charge of creating a government for a brand new country. Which system would you choose if...

You want the central government to have the least power?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are in charge of creating a government for a brand new country. Which system would you choose if...

You want individual states to keep as much independence as possible?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are in charge of creating a government for a brand new country. Which system would you choose if...

You want both national laws and state laws to exist? 

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are in charge of creating a government for a brand new country. Which system would you choose if...

You want a balance between power in the states and the central government?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

TRUE or FALSE ​

​On the following slides, you will complete activities to help you review what you have learned about federalism and different types of governments.

Multiple Choice

State had no government at all when America was born. 

• True 

• False 

Multiple Choice

America's central government is known as the federal government.

• True 

• False 

Multiple Choice

Federalism is the division of power between states. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Powers that states and the federal government share are call concurrent powers.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Implied powers are stated in the constitution and expressed powers are not.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Supremacy Clause says state laws are superior to federal laws. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Constitution lets Congress do what is "necessary and proper" for carrying out its powers.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

An association of independent states is called a unitary form of government. 

• True

• False

Open Ended

How did the Constitution grant or deny powers to the federal government?

Poll

How well do you understand federalism and the division of power between the central government and the state governments?

• I am completely confused

• I am slightly confused

• I understand and ready to move on!

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the topic today?

​Thank You!! :)

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