Warm-up: Define "federalism" in your own words Federalism - State Powers While you watch: What was a state power that was overruled by a national act or law? What was a national power that was overruled by a state act or law? Review and New Stuff! Federal and State Powers - take Notes!
Now that you have a giant list of Federal and State powers, you are going to choose three States and look at what certain states have used one power for, or how the power has changed over the state's history. Look at your example for help! Remember: You are choosing one power, and examining how three different states have used that power! You can use Collect Taxes if you want, but do not have to! State Powers: Collect Taxes Borrow $ from USA Education Plans Licenses Creating Public Transportation Public Safety Regulations Create Local Governments Resources: Done? Answer this question either on the back of the gold sheet, or on a piece of notebook paper to staple to the gold:
How do different states use the power differently? Why does this make a difference in their citizens' lives? What would you change about how the state is using that power? Explain your answer.
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Federalism The division of government powers between the federal, state, and local levels of government. Why Federalism? Why doesn't the federal government just control everything? Federal Powers Crossword Its been a while since we reviewed the Federal Powers. This crossword will job your memory, and will be a useful resource for the rest of this unit!
Warm-up Federal Powers CFA: By now, we have defined and discussed 10 powers that the Federal Government has. Your next step is to think about how these powers impact the people living in your made up country, as well as here in the United States. Target: Analyze specific powers the Federal Government is given, as well as their impact on citizens. Success Criteria:
Powers:
5 minute research project: With your table partner, pick 3 powers from the list and define them in your notebook. You may use your phone or a textbook for this project. You will likely be called on, so be ready to go! Powers: Collect Taxes Create Army/Navy Protect Citizens/Boarders Create Universal Healthcare Declare war Regulate Business Create Banks Target: Identify specific powers the Federal government is given. Success Criteria:
Today, you and your group will be in charge of the creation of a new government! Roles:
Placemat Activity: As you create your own country, you will give your government certain powers it must complete. These go on the outsides of your placemat.
Powers: Collect Taxes Create Army/Navy Protect Citizens/Boarders Create Universal Healthcare Declare war Regulate Business Create Banks Replace them!
Now that you have your 4 powers and why they're important, now you need to include the following powers:
Targets:
Recognize/recall specific concepts such as: -structure of the U.S. Constitution (Preamble, seven articles, Bill of Rights) -list the basic functions of the three branches of government Recall specific vocabulary such as (definitions of): constitution, amendment, bicameral, separation of powers, checks and balances, Bill of Rights Current Events Source Analysis Mini-Project
Find a current event you are interested in, and find an article that covers the issue. After you read it, write 2 paragraphs about the central idea and the author's point of view on the topic. Success Criteria:
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Write a paragraph about your goal. Is your goal achievable? What can you do to reach your goal? What can I and others do to help you? Talk to your table partner about it! Government Shutdown Currently, the United States Federal Government is shut down. What does this mean? Why did this happen? Talk to your table partner about this and answer these questions in your notebook. Video: MSNBC reporting on the shutdown
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