Video Quiz: Federalism Will Never Be "Settled"

The video outlines the history of federalism, the Framers’ intent in the federalist design, and how that design has evolved.

Please watch the video and then complete a short quiz.

. Which of the following is an example of the evolving balance of power between states and the federal government, with the federal government usually becoming more powerful?

. Originally, what was the role and power of the federal government under the Constitution?

. The idea of a national government consistent with the idea of independence from the states is best reflected by which type of federalism?

. Madison’s worry that the federal government would be unable to enforce civil rights or the Bill of Rights in the states is best reflected in the tension between

. States were given a “great deal of independent power which created the federalist system.” These state powers are reflected by the idea of

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