1. The National Government and the 50 States Unit 1, Chapter 4, Section 2
SSCG2: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the United States Constitution
c. Explain the fundamental principles upon which the United states Constitution is based; include the rule of law, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.

2. Starter (S15)
The Constitution gives the National government a role in overseeing the conduct, safety, and welfare of the States. In your own words explain this relationship.
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3. Review Why Federalism? Federalism Defined
Powers of the National Government
Powers Denied to the National Government
The States
Exclusive and concurrent Powers
The Federal System and Local Government
The Supreme Law of the land

4. The Nation’s Obligations to the States (page 97)
Republican Form of Government
The National Government is required to guarantee every State a Republican Form of Government. It does not define a republican form and the Supreme Court has refused to do so.
Invasion and Internal Disorder
An invasion of one is an invasion of all. The state is expected to deal with internal disorder, but the federal forces can be called on to restore order.
Respect for Territorial Integrity
The National government is bound to respect the territorial integrity of each State.

5. Admitting New States (page 99)
Only congress has the power to admit new States to the Union.
Admission Procedure
The perspective state must request admission
The congress passes and “enabling Act,” directing the territory to frame a proposed constitution
Submitted to Congress
If Congress agrees, it passes a Act of Admission. The President must sign. The State is admitted.
Conditions for Admissions
Congress can set non political conditions for admission.
Utah and polygamy

6. Cooperative Federalism (page 101)
Federal Grants-in-Aid
Grants of federal money or other resources to the States or their cities, counties or other units. Has 200 year history
Revenue Sharing
Congress gives an annual share of federal tax revenue to the States. Few strings other than restrictions on discrimination.

7. More Aid Types of Federal Grants
Categorical Grants: Made for specifically defined purpose. School lunch programs, Airports, sewage treatment. Have strings attached.
Block Grants: Broad categories and fewer strings. Health care, social services or welfare
Project Grants: Support research or cancer, diabetes, neurological disease. In addition may support job training and employment programs.

8. More Federal Aid Other Forms of Federal Aid
FBI
National armed forces equip National guard units
“LuLu” payments in lieu of property taxes
State Aid to the National Government
State and local election officials conduct national elections.
Naturalization takes place most often in state courts
State police official aid the FBI

9. Summary National and State Obligations
Guarantee of Republican form of government
Admitting New States
Cooperative Federalism
Grants in Aid

10. Activity
Page 110, Practicing the Vocabulary
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11. Homework
Page 108, Section 3 Assessment
Questions 1 - 4