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Grade 12, U.S. Government Std 3: Explain how the federal system of the United States divides power between national and state governments, including areas of taxation, revenue distribution, grants-in-aid, regulation of interstate commerce, and enforcement of contracts

Lesson Plans: Students will write a case brief on the McCulloch v. Maryland case and analyze the effect of the ruling on the relationship between state governments and the national government The New Federalism. Students identify a problem or issue and determine what level of government is best suited to the task. Students then write a legislative proposal to the appropriate level of government. Know Your Local Government. The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to the local government structure and the people in the various power positions. They will see day to day activities that directly affects their lives, and ways people can influence the actions of these people in power. Where they can see day to day progress or activities on behalf of this level of government that affects their lives.

Resources: Interactive United States Constitution The Library of Congress preserves a collection of more than 120 million items, more than two-thirds of which are in media other than books. These include the largest map, film and television collections in the world. National Archives and Records Administration The Great American Website Non-governmental site dedicated to providing access to the voluminous resources on the web. The National Constitution Center NCC was established by Congress to increase awareness and understanding of the US Constitution, the Constitution's history, and the Constitution's relevance to our daily lives so that all of us -- "We the People" -- will better understand and exercise our rights and our responsibilities. AlaWeb Official state government web site for the state of Alabama Alabama Department of Archives and History Political Reference Almanac
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