Assignment task: Building Citizenship
1. EVALUATING
Think about the examples of the federal government intervening in state issues given in this chapter. As a citizen, do you believe the federal government was justified in its actions? Why or why not? Give specific examples in your response. Building History-Social Science Analysis Skills
2. SUMMARIZING
Briefly summarize the three things guaranteed to the states by the national government in the Constitution.
3. IDENTIFYING EFFECTS
Name one positive and one negative effect of preemption.
4. DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
Why do states most likely accept federal grants with conditions attached?