American Government: Unit SSCG5 Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution. a. Explain and analyze the relationship of state governments to the national government. b. Define and provide examples of enumerated, implied, concurrent, reserved, and denied powers. c. Analyze the ongoing debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and national governments as it relates to current issues. d. Analyze the found in Article VI and the role of the U.S. Constitution as the “supreme law of the land.”

Government Powers Foldable Project Instructions: Using your textbook & previous assignments, you will create a foldable to illustrate the different powers of government at different levels of the federal system.

1. Fold your paper as demonstrated to create a 4-door book. Hold horizontally, fold in half & only crease at top. Unfold, then fold ends to meet at crease. Hold horizontally again & fold in half. Cut along valley folds to create 4 doors. 2. Label the 4 door with the following Enumerated (expressed) Powers Concurrent Powers 3. Under each door, define the type of powers and include at least one other note or fact about the type of powers. (Example: The source of implied powers is Article I Section 8 The “Necessary and Proper” clause”) 4. Also, for each type of powers, give a list of at least 2 examples. (An enumerated power of the Federal Government is to print/issue money) 5. Use some creativity to decorate your project with at least one appropriate illustration. 6. On the back of your book, write a paragraph to explain the meaning of the Supremacy Clause (Article VI Section 2) and its purpose (see teacher website link Heritage.org Supremacy Clause) 7. Also, on the back, list 3 powers that are denied to both federal & state.

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