2. Chapter 4
Federalism
Section 2
American Federalism:
Conflict and Change

3. American Federalism: Conflict and Change
Main Idea
Over the past 200 years, conflicts over the balance of power between the national and state governments have led to changes in American federalism.

4. American Federalism: Conflict and Change
Focus Questions
What role does the Supreme Court play in American federalism?
What are the 4 ‘eras’ of federalism?
How was government power divided in dual federalism?
What events caused the expansion of national power in the twentieth century?
What is new federalism?

5. Crisis at Fort Sumter