federal government

"... students will learn why [the Tenth] amendment was created, how notions of states' versus federal rights have changed throughout history, and how this ongoing conflict between state and federal government affects their lives"--Provided by publisher.

"America is a complex tapestry of laws, from the local ones passed by your city council to national laws made by Congress. Sometimes Congress passes a law to build a program, such as the Affordable Care Act, and then hands some or all of its administration over to the states. Was it always like this? What happens when a state and the national government disagree? Readers find out how these issues have evolved since before the Constitution was signed"--Amazon.

"America is a complex tapestry of laws, from the local ones passed by your city council to national laws made by Congress. Sometimes Congress passes a law to build a program, such as the Affordable Care Act, and then hands some or all of its administration over to the states. Was it always like this? What happens when a state and the national government disagree? Readers find out how these issues have evolved since before the Constitution was signed"--Amazon.

"The Ninth Amendment guarantees the protection of rights not enumerated in the Bill of Rights. It would be difficult to write a document that protected every single American right, so this amendment protects all those rights left unsaid. The Tenth Amendment defines the relationship between the federal and state government, a concept known as federalism. This amendment aims to solve the issues of federal powers and regulations. In this book, concrete examples and primary sources reveal the importance of these two amendments"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the history, meaning, and influence of the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, and explores modern interpretations of limiting federal power.

Examines the contributions of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, and discusses the role of compromise in drafting the document that forms the basis of the American government.

This book guides readers through the eighty-five essays that make up the Federalist Papers. It explores the notions that pushed the states toward ratification and promoted a solid federal government.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1800 to 1811, and includes Thomas Jefferson's story, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, and more.

"With states' rights at the center of issues like sanctuary cities, abortion, gun control, and LGBTQ rights, understanding the distribution of power between state and federal government is key to grasping the current political climate and the future of American politics"--Amazon.