Go to http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/index.

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Click “National versus State Government”
Answer the following questions within the “Federalism in America Answers” (on the main
Moodle page)
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1. The first type of government was based on what model?

2. In your own words, why was this model followed initially? Explain.
3. What are the 3 points specifically addressed by the Constitution?
4. What is the opposite of the Federalist system? What countries follow this opposite model?
5. Why is a uniform currency important?

Click “POWERS OF THE NATIONAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS”

6. What can the National Government do?

7. How about the State Governments?
8. Talk about the Concurrent Powers.

Click “POWERS DENIED THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS AND STATE GOVERNMENTS”

9. List what the National Government MAY NOT DO.

10. List what the State Governments MAY NOT DO.
11. List what both Governments MAY NOT DO.

Click “NATIONAL GOVERNMENT”

12. Describe the challenge faced by the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
13. What did the government LACK under the Articles of Confederation? Explain.
14. What are the three branches of our Government?

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Click “STATE GOVERNMENT”

15. What do all state governments have?

16. Explain Duel Federalism.
17. What period in our countries history did this system become a problem? Explain.
18. When did Duel Federalism officially end? Why?