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Federal and State Powers

9th - Higher Ed
The U.S. Constitution divides power between the federal government and states, granting specific national powers and reserving others to states via the 10th Amendment, with federal laws generally overriding state laws.
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The Center on Congress: How a Bill Becomes Law

9th - 10th Standards
Video looking at how an idea for a law eventually becomes an official law. [0:56]
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Library of Congress

Loc: congress.gov: The Legislative Process

9th - 10th Standards
A collection of short videos that explain the different stages of the legislative process, including the introduction and referral of bills, debate by a committee, placement on a calendar for discussion about whether it will be sent to...