Lesson 8: Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
To gain a detailed understanding of how the Constitution, as well is institutions created by the Constitution have interpreted federalism throughout history.
What constitutional arguments has the Supreme Court used to enhance or limit federal power over time?
What is the difference between enumerated and implied powers?
How did the Fourteenth Amendment give the federal government more power over the states?
Commerce clause
Enumerated powers
implied powers
necessary and proper clause
Tenth amendment
Fourteenth amendment
commerce clause
Construct arguments using precise and knowledgeable claims, with evidence from
multiple sources, while acknowledging counterclaims and evidentiary
weaknesses.
Students will look at Constitutional clauses, amendments, and supreme court cases to look at the interpretations of federalism.
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Quizzes, class discussions, case studies of SC cases.
10th Amendment
14th Amendment
McCulloch v Maryland
U.S. v Lopez