Lesson
Which Level of Government Can Solve This Problem with Federalism?
Why are different powers exercised at the national, state, and local levels of government?
Guiding Questions
- Why are different powers exercised at the national, state, and local levels of government? How does this distribution of power relate to the means and ends of government?
- How can citizens ensure that local interests are represented at the state and national levels?
Objectives
- Students will define the founding principle of federalism to assess the dynamic relationship and ongoing dialogue among national, state, and local governments.
- Students will evaluate and debate the level of government best equipped to solve different problems.
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Facilitation Notes
- In this launch activity, students will decide which level of government is the most appropriate to address different problems. Students will be introduced to the definition of federalism, which will help prepare them to assess the dynamic relationship and ongoing dialogue among national, state, and local governments.