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SSCG5 Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution.
Opening:
Work Session
- Federalism Test - On Usatestprep.com
- Turn in Federalism Study Guide
- Complete Bonus assignments
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- In the beginning, soon after the US constitution was adopted, politics were pretty non-existent. George Washington was elected president with no opposition, everything was new and exciting, and everyone just got along. For several months. Then the contentious debate about the nature of the United States began, and it continues to this day. Washington and his lackey/handler Alexander Hamilton pursued an elitist program of federalism.