Name: _________________

State v National Government Date: __________________

Group Project Class: __________________
Directions: With your partner(s), research your topic and draft an argument for each bullet point (a represents the
federal government position; b represents the state government position). You will create a handout that displays the
main points of your presentation; you will also be responsible for sharing out with the class. he class can, and should,
as! "uestions.
#ach person in the group must help with the research and each person must ta!e part in presenting the information
and$or arguments.
Group requirements:
% minute presentation that addresses
o what the mandate did
o when the mandate was enacted
% & minute presentation that addresses (for each side of the argument):
o hesis
o 'a(or argumentative points (e)amples below)
he ob(ectives of the federal government in enacting the mandate
he impact on state and local government budget priorities as a result of the mandate
he potential conse"uences of the removal of the mandate
o *ow federalism helps$hinders your cause
*andout to reinforce what is listed above
Issue I: Clean Air and Water Act
a. he federal government acted within the scope of its authority when enacting +lean ,ir and Water ,ct
b. he federal government -.- /0 within its scope of its authority when enacting the +lean ,ir and Water
,ct.
Issue II: Americans with Disailities Act
a. he ,mericans with -isabilities act was a necessary action ta!en by the federal government.
b. -isability law should be left up to state governments.
Issue III: !rad" !ill
a. he mandatory waiting period and bac!ground chec!s prior to the purchase of a handgun implemented by the
1rady 1ill imposed an undue burden on the %
nd
amendment and all citi2ens of the states.
b. he mandatory waiting period and bac!ground chec!s prior to the purchase of a handgun implemented by the
1rady 1ill provides necessary protection to all citi2ens of the states.
Issue I#: Individuals with Disailities $ducation Act %ID$A&
a. .-#, was a necessary action ta!en by the federal government to ensure e"ual education for those with
disabilities.
b. #ducation laws should be left up to state governments.
Issue #: No Child 'e(t !ehind 'e)islation
a. /o +hild 3eft 1ehind was a necessary action ta!en by the federal government to ensure e"ual education for
minorities and to set common education standards for all school districts.
b. #ducation laws should be left up to state governments
Issue #I: *ederal +andate to ,aise the Drin-in) A)e to ./
a. he federal government acted appropriately in its federal mandating that the states raise their drin!ing age to
%4 or lose federal highway funds.
b. he federal government overstepped its authority in mandating that the states raise their drin!ing age to %4 or
lose federal highway funds.