Introduction
Welcome: The similarities and differences between the powers of the state government and federal government; federalism.
Description: This webquest will aid students as they continue learning about the 7 principles, specifically federalism. It will teach how the different levels of government are interrelated.
Grade Level: 8th Grade
Curriculum: Social Studies
Key Words: federalism, government, 7 principles
Author: Kiley Bednarczyk
By researching and completing this webquest students will gain knowledge on the ways the different levels of government are interrelated. They will learn about the similarities and differences between both federal and state governments.
Task
Students will be researching the state and federal government.
Students will learn about what things the state and federal government do or don't do and how that relates to one another.
On their own, students will use the links on the following page to answer the questions provided specific for each website. While researching the websites, be thinking about what the levels of government have in common, what they don't have in common, and how they are related to each other.
Process
State vs Federal: Click here to answer the following questions...
1. What is federalism?
2. What document determines whether state or federal government have the power?
3. What are the exclusive powers that the state government and the federal government have?
State vs Federal: Click here to answer the following questions...
1. What is the difference between state and federal government?
2. What is the supremacy clause?
3. When there is a conflict between a state law and a federal law, which law prevails?
State vs Federal: Click here to answer the following questions...
1. When a state law is created, who has to follow it?
2. When a federal law is created, who has to follow it?
3. Which level of government ultimately has the power?
State vs Federal: Click here to answer the following questions...
1. Why was federalism created, and who created it?
2. What powers do the federal and state governments share?
3. List all powers of both state and federal governments.
State vs Federal: Click here to answer the following questions...
1. What sets the framework for how the federal and state governments work together and separately to preserve law and order?
2. Is there a complete balance of power between state and federal governments?
3. What does 'preemption' mean, and what does it relate to in the context?
Evaluation
Make sure that you are answering questions in complete sentences, and DO NOT COPY DIRECTLY FROM WEBITES. Come up with your own ideas and your own thoughts, or put direct quotes and explain how they answer the questions or relate to your answer.
Conclusion
Now that you've come to the end, you have learned all that was expected and you are now knowledgable in the category of federalism, you can continue on your learning about the levels of government and the rest of the 7 principles with an upper hand.
I hope you enjoyed this webquest!