Warm-up:
Overarching Theme One:
Analyze the relationship between the Federal and State governments under the American Federalist system; including how power is shared and divided between levels of Government and the ways in which the relationship has changed over time. Consider the role citizens play in this relationship.
A natural disaster has struck a five state area of the Southeastern United States. This event has caused many deaths and thousands of residents are injured. Additionally, numerous public buildings, businesses and homes have been destroyed. The scope of this disaster will require a coordinated short-term and long-term federal, state and local response.
Analyze the relationship between the Federal and State governments under the American Federalist system; including how power is shared and divided between levels of Government and the ways in which the relationship has changed over time. Consider the role citizens play in this relationship.
A natural disaster has struck a five state area of the Southeastern United States. This event has caused many deaths and thousands of residents are injured. Additionally, numerous public buildings, businesses and homes have been destroyed. The scope of this disaster will require a coordinated short-term and long-term federal, state and local response.
- Describe short-term and long-term actions federal, state and local governments might take to respond to the disaster.
- How might the different levels of government work together in order to successfully respond to the disaster.
- What factors could lead to conflicts between levels of government?
Objective:
SWBAT relate current events to the Overarching Themes of Government.