Discuss how federalism and the relationship between state governments and the national government has changed since the founding by identifying (3) significant historical events responsible for change (see Yale video and readings in Smith).

In a well-written, well-documented, well-organized essay of 7-9 double-spaced pages (excluding bibliography and notes), and based on course materials only, demonstrate your understanding of American federalism.
Be sure to address the following questions:
What were the founders trying to accomplish with the republican form of government they formulated and implemented (see especially Federalist Paper #10)?

Discuss how federalism and the relationship between state governments and the national government has changed since the founding by identifying (3) significant historical events responsible for change (see Yale video and readings in Smith).
Finally, conclude your essay by discussing in your own words and voice the most significant likely problem or issue defining state-federal relations in the next decade.Must watch video –States, Federalism, and Democracy—Alumni Weekend 2015
Title: States, Federalism, and Democracy—Alumni Weekend 2015

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Moderator: Heather Gerken, J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Panelists:
Jessica Bulman-Pozen ’07, Associate Professor, Columbia Law School
Abbe R. Gluck ’00, Professor of Law, Yale Law School
David Schleicher, Associate Professor, Yale Law School
more » Video Language: English Duration: 01:11:28

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