Federalism: Who Actually Runs What?

by 3andB

Part of U.S. Government and Civics for High School

Social Studies 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Available in: EN SP

This lesson helps students understand federalism by showing how power is divided among federal, state, and local governments. Students learn that different levels of government control different issues, such as national defense, immigration, education, minimum wage, school programs, zoning, and local services. The lesson emphasizes that knowing who controls an issue helps citizens take more effective civic action.

What’s Included:
Article on federalism
Lesson objective
Application questions
Primary source analysis using James Madison’s Federalist No. 45
Civic action scenario about school electives
Hypotheticals about school programs and minimum wage
Short answer questions
Reflection questions
Multiple choice questions
True/false questions
Vocabulary practice
Exit ticket
Crossword puzzle
Word search

Standards:

NCSS.C3.6.9-12 — Civic Ideals and Practices
NCSS.C3.9-12.4 — Civic Participation
TEKS §113.44(d)(8)(B) — Understanding Federalism

What you get

Full student lesson ENSP
Teacher answer key ENSP
Editable PowerPoint slide deck
DOCX answer sheet for Google Classroom or any LMS

$2.95

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