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Updated: 2025.09.24

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Federalism

미국 연방주의란 무엇일까요?

Articles

What is federalism?

Videos

Federalism in the United States | US government and civics | Khan Academy What Is Federalism? | Things Explained

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

What do you already know about federalism? How is it different from other types of government structures you know?

연방주의(federalism)에 대해 알고 있었나요? 다른 정부 형태들과 어떤 점이 다르다고 생각하시나요?

Have you ever lived in a country where local and national governments share power? What was that like?

지역 정부와 중앙 정부가 권력을 나누는 나라에서 살아본 적 있으신가요? 그 경험은 어땠나요?

How does federalism help maintain a balance between unity and independence in a country?

연방주의는 한 나라에서 통합과 독립성을 어떻게 조화롭게 유지한다고 생각하시나요?

What are some possible challenges of having multiple levels of government? Can you give examples?

정부가 여러 수준(지역/주/연방)으로 나뉘었을 때 어떤 어려움이 생길 수 있을까요? 예를 들어 이야기해 주세요.

In your opinion, should education policy be controlled more by local governments or by the national government? Why?

교육 정책은 지역 정부가 맡아야 할까요, 아니면 중앙 정부가 맡아야 할까요? 그렇게 생각하는 이유는 무엇인가요?

The article mentions cooperative federalism and dual federalism. Which model do you think works better, and why?

글에서 언급된 ‘협력적 연방주의’와 ‘이원적 연방주의’ 중 어떤 모델이 더 효과적이라고 생각하나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

How do you think federalism influences how a country responds to emergencies or disasters?

연방주의가 재난이나 긴급 상황에서 국가의 대응 방식에 어떤 영향을 준다고 생각하나요?

Q10

Do you think federalism allows citizens to be more involved in their government? Why or why not?

연방주의는 시민들이 정치에 더 적극적으로 참여하게 만든다고 생각하나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q11

Can you think of a time when your local or national government passed a law that impacted your daily life? How did you feel about it?

지역 정부나 중앙 정부가 만든 정책이 본인의 일상에 영향을 미친 적이 있었나요? 그때 어떤 기분이 들었나요?

Q12

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

oligarchy

a system of government where power is held by a small group of people

Ví dụ

The country was ruled by an oligarchy of wealthy elites.

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In an oligarchy, decisions are often made without public input.

empowers

gives someone the authority, confidence, or ability to do something

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Education empowers people to change their lives.

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The new law empowers citizens to take legal action more easily.

contingent

dependent on certain conditions; a group representing a larger body

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Our plans are contingent on the weather.

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A large contingent of athletes attended the opening ceremony.

compromise

an agreement where each side gives up something; to settle differences

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They reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.

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Sometimes you have to compromise to maintain harmony.

autonomy

independence or freedom to make one’s own choices

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The region was granted political autonomy.

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Giving children some autonomy helps them develop responsibility.

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