Foundations of American Democracy · Constitutional Foundations
Federalism and the Balance of Power
Analyzing the division of power between national and state governments.
Key Questions
- 1Who should decide on local issues: the state or the federal government?
- 2What happens when state laws conflict with federal mandates?
- 3How does federalism protect against the tyranny of the majority?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Civ.3.9-12C3: D2.Civ.5.9-12
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Foundations of American Democracy
Period: Constitutional Foundations
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