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Lacba: Dueling Federalisms

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examining rulings by the Supreme Court and Chief William Rehnquist over the meaning of the Tenth Amendment. The author contends that Supreme Court decisions have favored states' rights over federal rights, and cites several cases...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Majority Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights four Supreme Court cases that dealt with the balance of federal and state power. In each case the majority opinion is given but might not be what is expected.
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Handout
National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center: Amendment X: Rights Reserved for States or People

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides text to the Tenth Amendment with further interpretation about rights reserved for the states or the people.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Medical Marijuana: Legitimate Use or Legalized Abuse?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the issues surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court case related to medical marijuana use. Make conclusions on how the proposed law could jeopardize all federal drug laws and whether this should be a federal or state issue.
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Tenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Annenberg Classroom resource on the 10th Amendment which attempts to create a balance of power between federal and state government. With links to related news articles and resources.
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: That's Your Right Game

For Students 9th - 10th
That's Your Right is a card where you use the Bill of Rights to defend your freedom.
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Rights of States

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Check out this interactive timeline of the history of rights of states in the United States.