Cssap 2 - Federalism Module - Activity 2 - Formative Assessment Score Guide

Evolution of Federalism
Activity Scoring Guide: Formative Assessment

Student answers should indicate the U.S. government response to the Great Depression greatly increased the power of the federal government. Examples they might give for the New Deal may include:
- Provided federal insurance on personal bank accounts (FDIC)
- Provided jobs to employ unemployed youth and adults (CCC, WPA, CWA, PWA, TVA)
- Raised farm prices by encouraging limited production (AAA)
- Protected rights of workers to join unions (Wagner Act)
- Banned child labor and established minimum wages (Fair Labor Standards Act)
- Provided old-age pensions for workers, survivors benefits for victims of industrial accidents, unemployment insurance, and aid for dependent mothers and children, the blind and physically disabled (Social Security)
Student answers should present the idea that World War II and the Cold War probably led to even more powers being given to the federal government. The key idea is that when a major challenge threatening the entire nation takes place, it is likely that the public and Congress will expect the federal government to address those challenges. States are not in a position to fight against nations. The Constitution even forbids states from taking such actions.