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Download full textDrake, Frederick D.; Nelson, Lynn R. – 2002
Although it was not directly named in the U.S. Constitution, federalism is a central principle of U.S. government. It is important for students to learn about federalism to comprehend the U.S. federal system and recognize examples of federalism in other countries. Teaching and learning about federalism is essential to education for citizenship in…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Democracy, Federal Government
