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Understanding Federalism in the U.S. Constitution

As part of our spring semester review, please answer (in detail) the following five (5) questions, which are focused on the fundamentals of federalism and democracy. Student will have three (3) opportunities to increase their score for each question. This is a review, not a test. So, students may want to have their AMSCO book, QRB, and/or notes nearby for reference. 

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Question 1

Short answer
Explain the concept of federalism as it is outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

Question 2

Short answer
Describe the significance of the Tenth Amendment in the context of federalism.

Question 3

Short answer
Discuss the differences between dual federalism and cooperative federalism.

Question 4

Short answer
How did the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) influence the balance of power between state and federal governments?

Question 5

Short answer
Evaluate the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Lopez (1995) on federalism.

Question 6

Short answer
Discuss the implications of the doctrine of nullification on the relationship between state governments and the federal government.

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