Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:federalism Pt. 21: Grants in Aid and Expansion of Federal Power
This episode discusses the origins of federal grants-in-aid programs.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Federalism in Practice
The American system of federalism is introduced.
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60 Second Civics: Regulation of Commerce
The system of federalism causes some conflict between Congress and the states over the regulation of interstate commerce.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Federalism in the United States and Great Britain
Federalism in the United States is structured differently from the government of Great Britain.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Grants in Aid: Education Policy
Today we discuss federal grants-in-aid and and the impact of these on state education policy.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: National Conference of State Legislatures
Concludes discussion of American federalism by learning about the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Federalism Pt. 22: The Great Depression Changes Federalism
Discusses how grants-in-aid came to be used during the Great Depression, as people increasingly depended on the federal government to help them survive.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Influence of American Federalism
On today's episode, we explore American federalism and how it protects the rights of states and individuals.