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Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Federalism

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In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about how federalism has evolved over the history of the U.S., what powers are given to the federal government, and what stuff the states control on their own. [9:13]

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9th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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Instructional Videos
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