ESSAY- WHAT IS FEDERALISM

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:

 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.