Lesson 71 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareFederalism: Shared Power
Federalism is a system of governance that divides power between the national and state governments, as established by the Constitution.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
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Federalism is a system of governance that divides power between the national and state governments, as established by the Constitution. This structure allows for a balance of authority, granting certain powers exclusively to the federal government, while reserving others for the states. The Tenth Amendment further emphasizes this division by stating that powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are reserved for the states and the people. Federalism encourages diversity in governance, enabling states to tailor laws and policies to their unique needs while maintaining a unified national framework.
Key Facts
Federalism divides power between national and state governments.
The Tenth Amendment reserves powers for the states.
It allows for diversity in local governance.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does federalism allow regarding power distribution?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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