Our Federal System of Government
Session 5: How Well Is Federalism Functioning?

Materials

• Textbook
• Notebook
• Articles
• Charts prepared in previous sessions

Instructional Activities

1. Divide the class in groups of two or three. Using their notes, articles, and discussion, have them create a 2- to 3-minute presentation on how well federalism is functioning and what changes, if any, need to be made for the future.
   
   
2. Have each group present. End with a discussion of why the United States has a federal system (fear of abuse of federal power) and how it has evolved.