Essay Question

Considering the Constitutional principle of federalism, explain the state’s potential stance for rejecting each of the three federal policies or proposals below. Clarify the rationale behind the federal government mandates.

1. Testing and teacher accountability standards from No Child Left Behind

2. Federal requirements that states offer free tuition for all community colleges with federal funding covering part of the costs

3. Federal requirements that states adopt Common Core curriculum standards or risk losing federal funding

Your response must be a total of 350 – 500 words.

You must fully cite at least two articles or amendments from the Constitution in your response.

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