FEDERALISM due 11/16/2014
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:
ï‚· 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.
