The US Constitution and Federalism
An exploration of the origins, nature, and principles of the US Constitution. Students will assess the evolving relationship between the federal government and the states.
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An exploration of the origins, nature, and principles of the US Constitution. Students will assess the evolving relationship between the federal government and the states.
Key Questions
- How effective are the checks and balances within the US Constitution?
- To what extent has federalism changed since the founding of the US?
- Is the US Constitution too difficult to amend?
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