Federalism

Federalism

The U.S. Constitution sets the framework for a federal system of goverment. Some of the powers vested in this government are clearly stated in the Constitution and some of them are not. In this episode, Jamie Madson joins the WUSG News team to help explain the difference. Click the player button to start the episode.

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National Power vs. State Power

In a federal system, the power to rule is shared between the national government and the state governments. However, this does not mean that all governmental power is shared equally. In this episode, you will learn more about the how power is shared in the American federal system. Click the player button to begin.

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Federalism Review

You have studied the different types of power in American government and learned whether they belong to the national government or the state governments. Now it is time to test your knowledge. This interactivity will help you review everything you have learned about Federalism. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the matching and multiple selection portions of this review. Click the player button to get started.