Foundations of American Governance · Constitutional Foundations

Separation of Powers and Federalism

An exploration of the constitutional mechanisms designed to prevent the concentration of power.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do checks and balances prevent government overreach?
  2. 2Which level of government is best suited to solve local problems?
  3. 3What happens when state and federal laws conflict?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.5.9-12C3: D2.Civ.6.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Foundations of American Governance
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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