1. Figuring out Federalism
Federalism in Cartoons
Each of the following political cartoons makes a commentary about FEDERALISM. Explain the point of the view expressed in each cartoon by doing the following:
Identifying the SUBJECT of the cartoon
Doing your “SECS” analysis
Decoding any SYMBOLS
Taking note of EXAGERRATION (or UNDERSTATEMENT)
Looking for CARICATURE
Breaking down any STEREOTYPING
Explaining the cartoonist’s position on federalism.
Connecting the cartoonist’s position on federalism to a concept (e.g., cooperative federalism) discussed in Chapter 3. 1

2. Figuring out Federalism
Circle of Life
BY JOE HELLER, GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE  -  6/10/2010

3. Figuring out Federalism
Doing the Nullification Rag
BY PAT BAGLEY, SALT LAKE TRIBUNE  -  2/3/2011

4. Get Big Government Off My Back
BY Nick Anderson, HOUSTON CHRONICLE  -  10/31/2012

5. Federalism in Cartoons – Part 2
The following political cartoon makes a commentary about FEDERALISM in the context of the Supreme Court’s decision in Arizona v. United States (2012). Analyze the cartoon by doing the following:
Think about what is LITERALLY depicted in the cartoon.
Do your “SECS” analysis:
Decoding any SYMBOLS
Taking note of EXAGERRATION (or UNDERSTATEMENT)
Looking for CARICATURE
Breaking down any STEREOTYPING
Respond to the prompts on your “Detecting Bias” handout.

6. My Papers
BY Signe Wilkinson, Philadephia Daily News  -  6/27/2012