Bibliograph

Can states make their own laws?, Alex Acks

Type

Label

Can states make their own laws?, Alex Acks

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Can states make their own laws?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1057242350

Responsibility statement

Alex Acks

Series statement

Ask the Constitution

Summary

America is a complex tapestry of laws, from the local ones passed by your city council to national laws made by Congress. Sometimes Congress passes a law to build a program, such as the Affordable Care Act, and then hands some or all of its administration over to the states. Was it always like this? What happens when a state and the national government disagree? Readers find out how these issues have evolved since before the Constitution was signed

Table Of Contents

The need for a constitution -- Federalism and the tenth amendment -- "States' rights" and the civil war -- From layer cake to marble cake -- Federalism today

Target audience

juvenile

Classification