AP Gov.
Fall 2015
AHFRQ Federalism
When the Founding Fathers endorsed federalism as a system of limited government, the
country was vastly different than today.
a. define federalism as a principle of limited government
b. Identify and explain 2 ways in which the national government has been able to
expand its power within the federal system.
c. Identify and explain one area in which states have been able to retain its power
within the federal system.