Students learn where the federal government gets its power and that government power in the United States is split between states and the federal government. They learn about express and implied powers, distinguish between federal powers and those reserved to the states (as well as shared powers), and contrast the federalist system of government with other choices the Founders might have made.
The "Federal" in Federalism
Subject
Social Studies — Civics and Government, US Government
Grade Level
Grades 6-12
Resource Type
Lesson Plan
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