Question

topic 3 - constitution - lesson 3 - federalism: powers divided
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start up...who does what?
think about different things the government does. the national government probably does some of the things you thought of, while your state or town does others. still other things, like collecting taxes, are done by both. list six activities performed by the government, and note which activities are performed by the national government, state governments, or both.
flipped video...( / 10 pts)
in creating the american federal system of government the framers of the constitution divided and limited government powers. do you think the framers handled their job? why or why not? support your answer.
interactive chart: division of power
click and drag the powers to the correct level of government ( / 19 pts)
then answer the multiple choice questions. ( / 10 pts)
interactive gallery: powers reserved for the states
look / read about the gallery pictures. then answer the multiple choice question ( / 5 pts)
and answer the short answer questions. ( / 5 pts)
lesson synthesize
explain the supremacy clause.
explain the elastic clause

Explanation:

The questions pertain to the structure and powers in the American federal - system of government, specifically the division of powers, the role of the Framers, and key constitutional clauses like the Supremacy Clause and the Elastic Clause. These are core topics in the study of American politics and the Constitution.

Answer:

1. For the "Flipped Video" question: The Framers of the Constitution handled their job well in creating the American federal system. They divided powers to prevent the concentration of power in one level of government. For example, the national government has powers like regulating interstate commerce and declaring war, while states have powers over education and intrastate commerce. This division helps balance power and allows for local governance and national unity.
2. For "Lesson Synthesize - Explain the Supremacy Clause": The Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution states that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties are the supreme law of the land. This means that if a state law conflicts with federal law or the Constitution, the state law is void.
3. For "Lesson Synthesize - Explain the Elastic Clause": The Elastic Clause, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, is found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. It gives Congress the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. This clause has allowed Congress to adapt and make laws to address new and unforeseen situations, expanding the scope of federal power over time.