This activity can be used to support learning about the ideas in Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton's essay, Federalism, from the America at 250 Civic Toolkit.
As you read Judge Sutton’s essay, take notes on areas in American history where state and local solutions, national solutions, and cooperative solutions have been used. You can include both positive and negative examples.
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