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Ap u.s. government & politics. Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Current events discussion. 7 Minutes. Warm-Up: Practice MCQ. The terms “fiscal federalism” and “cooperative federalism” refer to situations in which: a. The federal government completely dominates state and local governments.
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Apu.s. government & politics Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Current events discussion 7 Minutes
Warm-Up: Practice MCQ • The terms “fiscal federalism” and “cooperative federalism” refer to situations in which: • a. The federal government completely dominates state and local governments. • b. States are forbidden any activity that has not been specifically approved by the Supreme Court. • c. The federal judiciary uses its power of judicial review to ensure congressional dominance over state legislatures. • d. State, municipal, and local income taxes are pooled by special agreement and redistributed in accordance with individual need. • e. Federal, state and local governments work together to complete a project, with the federal government providing much of the project funding.
Federalism Graphics Work: Political Cartoon #1 • What point is the author of this cartoon making? • What is the author’s viewpoint on the No Child Left Behind Act? Is this viewpoint biased?
Federalism Cartoon #1: MCQ • The author of the cartoon is expressing the frustration felt by many states rights advocates with respect to: • A) Categorical Grants • B) Grants-in-Aid • C) Unfunded Mandates • D) The Supremacy Clause • E) The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 10th Amendment
Federalism Chart • What trend do you notice in the above graph? • What common misperception about government might this graph be used to refute? • What might be the cause(s) of the changes illustrated in this graph?
Federalism Graph: MCQ • Which of the following are illustrated by the graph? • I. The total number of government employees in the U.S. has increased substantially since the end of World War II. • II. The total number of federal government employees in the U.S. has increased substantially since the end of World War II. • III. The total number of state government employees in the U.S. has increased steadily since the end of World War II. • A) I only • B) I and II only • C) II and III only • D) I and III only • E) I, II, and III
Cartoon #2: Small Group Discussion • What point is the author of this cartoon making? • What is the author’s viewpoint on the phenomenon described in this cartoon? Is this viewpoint biased?
Federalism Cartoon #2: MCQ • What factor is most responsible for the phenomenon illustrated in the cartoon? • A) The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 10th Amendment • B) The Supremacy Clause • C) Categorical Grants • D) Modern military technology • E) The Commerce Clause, and the Supreme Court’s interpretation thereof
Federalism Cartoon: Activity #3 • Individual Assignment: Write a 4-point FRQ based on either of the above cartoons.
Wrap-Up Discussion • Why is it important to develop the skill of analyzing and interpreting political cartoons and other graphics? • Homework: Prepare for tomorrow’s Practice FRQ #3: • Federalism (duh.) • You should read all of Chapter 3 before tomorrow; focus on details – • Especially Constitutional provisions and laws/policies that affect the balance of power between the national government and the states • Don’t Forget: Textbook Chapter 3 and Outline due on Friday! • MC and Vocab Quiz that same day