Assignment 1:What Is Federalism?
Due Week 5 and worth 160
points

Write a three to four
(3-4) page paper on American federalism in which you:

1.Provide three (3)
examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American
political system in place today.

2.Examine three to
five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape
American political behavior.

3.Discuss at least
two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the
U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall.

4.Use at least three
(3) quality academic resources in this assignment.Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as
academic resources.

Your assignment must
follow these formatting requirements:

·
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

·
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.

The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to:

·
Determine how the Constitution divides power between the state
and federal governments.

·
Use technology and information resources to research issues in
the field of U.S. government and politics.

·
Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics
using proper writing mechanics.