Our Federal System of Government
Session 4: Powers Denied

Materials

• Textbook
• Notebook
• White paper
• Colored pencils

Instructional Activities

1. Direct students to create a second diagram; however, this time have them focus on powers denied. Discuss the diagrams, being sure to stress that ex post facto law and taxing of exports are denied to both levels of government.
   
   
2. Schedule time where the students can research two articles that reflect the idea of federalism (e.g., Medicaid, Suburban Sniper Investigation).