American Govt 1.7, Constitution Review & Intro to Federalism

American Government 1.7, Principles of the Constitution Review & Intro to Federalism in the United States

​​​Materials Needed:

• ​Pen/Pencil/Paper

• 2.3.2 Study Guide

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American Government 1.7, Principles of the Constitution Review & Intro to Federalism in the United States

​Before starting today's lesson on Federalism, let's take a minute to review the following key topics covered in recent lessons:

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• ​Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists ideologies

• ​Key Principles of the U.S. Constitution

• ​The Bill of Rights/Amendments 11-27

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

The national government needs to be more powerful.

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

The Constitution is fine as it is.

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

The federal government needs the power to tax.

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

The Constitution needs a bill of rights.

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

Only state governments should be able to tax the people.

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

State governments should be more powerful.

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

Alexander Hamilton

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

Thomas Jefferson

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Identify the positions of Federalists and Anti-Federalists:

Proponent of the 10th amendment because it gave all powers not assigned to the federal government to the states.

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "Powers are given to both federal and state governments"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "Officials in the federal government are elected to represent the people"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "No government official can ignore the laws of the nation"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "Restrictions are placed on the powers of Congress"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "The Preamble places importance on the people as the basis of the government"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

The _____ amendment defines citizenship and guarantees "equal protection of the laws".

• 10th

• 14th

• 26th

• 27th

Multiple Choice

The 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and the 26th amendments all extend _____ or voting rights to various groups.

• citizenship

• prohibition

• suffrage

Bill of Rights Hand Game

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYG_f-y8-VY

Crash Course Government and Politics | Federalism: Crash Course Government #4 | Episode 4 | PBS

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How do you feel about the lesson objectives?

Students will be able to research and analyze the debate over how power in the United States is divided between federal and state governments.

Students will be able to describe powers the Constitution gives to the federal government and the powers it reserves for the states.

• I don’t understand

• I am getting there

• I am getting good

• I could teach this

Review the Key Terms from 2.3.2 Study Guide:

Intro to Federalism in the United States

​Review our Federation system below noticing how it compares to Unitary and Confederation systems.

Review the division of powers in our Federal System:

Review the 2.3.2 Study Guide:

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a power given to the federal government?

• Establishing local governments

• Funding public schools

• Collecting taxes

• Creating currency

Multiple Choice

What type of powers are shared by federal and state governments?

• Delegated powers

• Concurrent powers

• Reserved powers

Multiple Choice

Why are inherent powers granted to the federal government?

• The Constitution expressly grants the federal government these powers.

• These powers are necessary for a national government to operate.

Multiple Choice

How does the Constitution give power to state governments?

• It defines the powers of state governments by listing them individually.

• It reserves powers not given to the federal government for the states.

Review the Practice 2.3.1 Requirements:

Please send any questions you have about this assignment to me!

Reminders!

Open Ended

IN YOUR OWN WORDS...What is Federalism?

Open Ended

How is our system of Federalism another example of a compromise between the Federalists and Antifederalists viewpoints?