1. National & State Government
FEDERALISM
National & State Government

2. What is the Definition of FEDERALISM
What is the Definition of FEDERALISM? Use Handout # 1 and fill in the answers using this chart.

3. Quick video clip on Federal & State Powers Click on the picture
or copy & paste

4. What are these cartoons saying about the Federal Government?

5. Federal Grants to State and Local Governments
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6. Label Me Unfunded Mandates have led to these labels.
Do we have too much government regulation? 6

7. FEDERAL vs STATE’S RIGHTS/POWERS
Take a look at Handout #2
Fill in whether you think the item should be addressed by the national or State Governments. Be prepared to explain why you take that side.

9. The Downside of Diversity: spending on Public education
“Spending Per Child On Public Education”
The Downside of Diversity: spending on Public education
NPR.org 9

10. What Benefits do citizens gain when they get MARRIED?
From the Government
*tax cuts for being married
*tax cuts for having children
*Social Security or any pension plan- survivor benefits
Private Sector
Lower car insurance rates
Lower health insurance rates
Lower life insurance rates

11. What do you face if you are not married? (heterosexual or homosexual)
* males, you are considered a risk until you are married
for car and life insurance
No hospital rights
No funeral rights
Discrimination in Housing
Tougher time getting Loans for a Home

12. CIVIL UNIONS

14. Death with Dignity: Euthanasia

15. Death Penalty

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