Foundations of American Democracy · Constitutional Foundations

Federalism and Power Sharing

Exploring the shifting boundary between state sovereignty and national authority.

Key Questions

  1. 1Which level of government is best equipped to handle public health crises?
  2. 2What happens when state laws and federal laws directly conflict?
  3. 3How does federalism protect or hinder the rights of minorities?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.3.9-12C3: D2.Civ.6.9-12
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Foundations of American Democracy
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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