Using the background resources provided as well as an article found in performing your own research, write a two-page paper that shows you understand how federalism has evolved over the nation’s history and an issue or topic from a federalism perspective. Use Microsoft Word to create your document.
Your paper should consist of at least 5 paragraphs (1.5-2 pages in length) following this format:
1. Introduction Paragraph: Summarizes the purpose of the paper.
2. Paragraphs 2-3: Provide a summative analysis of federalism, tracing its evolution throughout U.S. history to where we are today. After reading the chapter, you should be able to explain how the U.S. has gone from the Articles of Confederation to operating under dual federalism and cooperative federalism, as examples. Include the catalysts for change.
3. Paragraph 4: Provide an analysis of a current topic or issue pertaining to federalism.
A. Describe the issue or topic
b. Describe the relationship to federalism (I.e. what are the states doing vs. what is the federal government doing?)
c. Describe why the issue is controversial regarding governance. It is important to discuss this from a constitutional perspective!
4. Conclusion paragraph: Summarize the paper and tie it all together.
5. Citations: At the end of your paper, create a citation for each source you USED to write the paper (this should include the textbook). You may use either APA or MLA style (APA is preferred).
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