State v National Government Date: __________________
Group Project Class: __________________ Directions: With your partner(s), research your topic and draft an argument for each bullet point (a represents the federal government position; b represents the state government position). You will create a handout that displays the main points of your presentation; you will also be responsible for sharing out with the class. he class can, and should, as! "uestions. #ach person in the group must help with the research and each person must ta!e part in presenting the information and$or arguments. Group requirements: % minute presentation that addresses o what the mandate did o when the mandate was enacted % & minute presentation that addresses (for each side of the argument): o hesis o 'a(or argumentative points (e)amples below) he ob(ectives of the federal government in enacting the mandate he impact on state and local government budget priorities as a result of the mandate he potential conse"uences of the removal of the mandate o *ow federalism helps$hinders your cause *andout to reinforce what is listed above Issue I: Clean Air and Water Act a. he federal government acted within the scope of its authority when enacting +lean ,ir and Water ,ct b. he federal government -.- /0 within its scope of its authority when enacting the +lean ,ir and Water ,ct. Issue II: Americans with Disailities Act a. he ,mericans with -isabilities act was a necessary action ta!en by the federal government. b. -isability law should be left up to state governments. Issue III: !rad" !ill a. he mandatory waiting period and bac!ground chec!s prior to the purchase of a handgun implemented by the 1rady 1ill imposed an undue burden on the % nd amendment and all citi2ens of the states. b. he mandatory waiting period and bac!ground chec!s prior to the purchase of a handgun implemented by the 1rady 1ill provides necessary protection to all citi2ens of the states. Issue I#: Individuals with Disailities $ducation Act %ID$A& a. .-#, was a necessary action ta!en by the federal government to ensure e"ual education for those with disabilities. b. #ducation laws should be left up to state governments. Issue #: No Child 'e(t !ehind 'e)islation a. /o +hild 3eft 1ehind was a necessary action ta!en by the federal government to ensure e"ual education for minorities and to set common education standards for all school districts. b. #ducation laws should be left up to state governments Issue #I: *ederal +andate to ,aise the Drin-in) A)e to ./ a. he federal government acted appropriately in its federal mandating that the states raise their drin!ing age to %4 or lose federal highway funds. b. he federal government overstepped its authority in mandating that the states raise their drin!ing age to %4 or lose federal highway funds.