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SSCG5Federal System of Government

Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution.

Appears in: Social Studies, High School

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Expectations

  • SSCG5.a

    Explain and analyze the relationship of state governments to the national government.

  • SSCG5.b

    Define and provide examples of enumerated, implied, concurrent, reserved, and denied powers.

  • SSCG5.c

    Analyze the ongoing debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and national governments as it relates to current issues.

  • SSCG5.d

    Analyze the Supremacy Clause found in Article VI and the role of the U.S. Constitution as the "supreme law of the land."

  • SSCG5.e

    Describe the roles of Congress and the states in the formal process of amending the Constitution.

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Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.