State Government and Federalism

About this course

This course explains how the United States divides power between the national government and the fifty states. You will explore the meaning of federalism, the Tenth Amendment, and state constitutions, then move inside state government to see how governors, legislatures, and courts operate. You will learn how state budgets are built from start to finish, and you will discover how to compare your own state with others so you can understand the rules that shape your daily life.

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