Lesson 3.01 Federalism

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Introduction

Enduring Knowledge: Federalism divides power, delegating certain powers to the national government and reserving other powers to the state governments.

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Analyze the photograph. What is happening in the photograph? If the citizen who is receiving the ticket feels the speed limit should be changed, who would he or she contact to change the law? Assuming this small road is a state or a county road, is the national government or the state government responsible for setting the speed limit?

There are certain powers that are reserved to the state like providing for public safety. Traffic laws like speed limits are left up to the state and local governments. There are also certain powers delegated to the national government.

Watch Creation of Federalism in America (2:47) to preview today's lesson and to learn more about the history of federalism in our nation.