Discussion questions
Klein, J. H. [JamesEducationMedia]. (2012, January 29). Quick study of Federalism part 1 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn54hCIxF3Q
Part One will explain basic concepts of American federalism. This three-part video (15 minutes) describes historical debates about the division of power between national and state government and describes concepts used in modern debates about federalism. This information should expand student’s understanding and appreciation for the complexities and conflicts that involve the U.S.’s federal system of government.
Klein, J. H. [JamesEducationMedia]. (2012, January 29). Quick study of Federalism part 2 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX88g3wJTCw
Part Two will explain early Supreme Court decisions about American federalism. This three-part video (15 minutes) describes historical debates about the division of power between national and state government and describes concepts used in modern debates about federalism. This information should expand student’s understanding and appreciation for the complexities and conflicts that involve the U.S.’s federal system of government. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.
Klein, J. H. [JamesEducationMedia]. (2012, January 29). Quick study of Federalism part 3 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Z6idma-CM
Part Three explains later Supreme Court decisions about American federalism: dual federalism and cooperative federalism. This three-part video (15 minutes) describes historical debates about the division of power between national and state government and describes concepts used in modern debates about federalism. This information should expand student’s understanding and appreciation for the complexities and conflicts that involve the U.S.’s federal system of government. This video has closed captioning and a transcript.
