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Federalism Discussion Points CSPAN: Federalism States’ Rights and the Tenth Amendment  What do the 9th and 10th Amendments say? According to Roger Pilon, what do they represent and mean?  Explain why Mr. Seidman says the 10th Amendment is widely misunderstood.  What arguments regarding the power of the states and the federal government are made in Federalist 10 and 45?  Extension Questions to Consider: How does the Tenth Amendment reflect the governmental structure established in the Articles of Confederation? How does it reflect the Anti-Federalists’ concerns about the Constitution? What are two of the landmark Supreme Court cases that involve the tension between state and federal authority? Federalism and States Rights  Describe the role of state versus federal powers in a Federalist System.  According to Ms. Wydra, why don’t states get to "experiment" with issues related to fundamental rights? Do you agree or disagree with her sentiments? Explain your answer. Federalism and Powers of Congress  Explain the concept of Federalism.  At which level are most governmental powers located?  Where do enumerated powers of Congress come from?  What does Senator Lee mean by "powers that are necessary and proper to the accomplishment of those enumerated powers?" How is the Veterans' Affairs department an example of this concept?  Explain how states get their powers.  How does Senator Lee argue that marijuana laws should be at the state level? Why is it important to Lee's argument that marijuana be confined within the state borders?

The Role of State and Local Governments  Describe the role and purpose of local government according to Bryan Desloge and Peter McLaughlin.  Explain how a possible infrastructure bill illustrates the partnership between federal and local governments.  Where does the federal government impact county government the most according to Bryan Desloge?  Describe how the issue of sanctuary cities shows the tension that can exist between federal and local governments.  How are the local government's budgets impacted by the federal and state governments?  Describe the array of services that the local government provides according to Peter McLaughlin. The Supremacy Clause (Article VI of the US Constitution)  Describe the content and significance of the Supremacy clause according to Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA).  What remedy do states have if they believe the federal government is abusing its power.  According to KrisAnne Hall, what are the limitations of the Supremacy Clause and federal laws trumping state laws.  Extension Questions to Consider: How does the supremacy clause represent a response to the Articles of Confederation? Which of the landmark Supreme Court cases reflect issues of federal supremacy and how? What modern controversial issues and/or legislation reflect the supremacy clause?

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