Federalism is the constitutional division of power between the US state governments and the national government, also known as the federal government. By design, the US has different levels of government, ranging from the smallest areas of the country to the entire United States of America. In this episode of Things Explained, we discuss the powers given to federal, state, and local governments and how they impact each other.

What Is Federalism?

What Is Federalism?

Federalism is the constitutional division of power between the US state governments and the national government, also known as the federal government. By design, the US has different levels of government, ranging from the smallest areas of the country to the entire United States of America. In this episode of Things Explained, we discuss the powers given to federal, state, and local governments and how they impact each other.

Social Studies

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Analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.

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Explain the fundamental principles of the United States Constitution, including limited government, the rule of law, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and popular sovereignty.

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Explain and analyze the relationship of state governments to the national government.

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Analyze the ongoing debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and national governments as it relates to current issues.

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Analyze the Supremacy Clause found in Article VI and the role of the U.S. Constitution as the "supreme law of the land."