1. 6X 04-25-2016 Monday The Federal Government
Objective: Know the learning goals for the next unit.
Agenda:
Do Now: Which level of the government do you think is most important, federal or state? Why?
Go over unit goals.
Begin lesson on Federalism and separation of powers.
HW: A+ answer: what is the difference between delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers? Give examples.

2. Unit Objectives: The Federal Government
Define federalism and describe the relationship between the powers of the federal and state governments.
Explain the relationship among the three branches of government.
Describe how laws are created.
Explain the differences between civil and criminal law.
UNIT ASSESSMENT: Project – Create an informational brochure that explains how the United States government works.

3. Define federalism and describe the relationship between the powers of the federal and state governments.
The federal system divides powers between states and federal government.
Powers assigned to national government, called delegated powers, include coining money and regulating trade.
Powers kept by states, called reserved powers, include creating local governments and holding elections.
Concurrent powers, including taxing and enforcing laws, are shared by federal and state governments.
The “elastic clause” allows Congress to stretch its delegated powers to deal with unexpected issues.
SEE VENN DIAGRAM ON PAGE 201

5. 12 sentence paragraph
Topic sentence – federalism and sharing of powers.
Three points about the topic (delegated, reserved, concurrent)
3 sentences about delegated (definition and examples)
3 sentences about reserved (definition and examples)
3 sentences about concurrent (definition and examples)
Conclusion sentence

6. Discussion
Why do you think that the state and federal governments share powers? What powers do they share?
What do you think of the “elastic clause”? Do you think it is useful to have? Or is it unnecessary?
HOMEWORK: A+ Answer: A+ answer: what is the difference between delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers.