Monday Night Government Smackdown: Who Holds Power?

In this educational content, students explore federalism through Ohio's Issue 3 and consider the authority of different levels of government. The discussion delves into the Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative Issue 3, examining key points and implications. The "Is It Legal?" section poses scenarios involving state and federal governments regarding marijuana use. The concept of federalism and potential legal conflicts are elucidated, highlighting the complexity of overlapping laws. Dive into these engaging learning objectives and discussions to enhance your understanding of governance and legal intricacies.

• Government
• Federalism
• Ohio
• Marijuana
• Legalization

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1. Monday Night Government Smackdown Who has the power???

2. Government Learning Objectives Government Class Learning Objective 1 - Students will examine the idea of Federalism by looking at Ohio s Issue 3. Government Class Learning Objective 2 Students will decide which level of government has/should have the ultimate authority over the issue.

3. Origins Article - https://origins.osu.edu/milestones/dece mber-2013-celebrating-repeal-drink- not-joint Questions: - What does the author say people are really celebrating on Repeal Day? - Why is this important? - NORML.org

4. Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative Issue 3 - On the ballot November 3, 2015 - Would legalize the medical and personal use of marijuana for persons 21 years and older - Key points: - Doctor s note required for medical use - Recreational user allowed to possess only one ounce or less - Only allowed to grow four plants at a time for recreational use at home with cultivation license - Amendment would already provide for 10 Marijuana Growth, Cultivation, and Extraction facilities (MCGE) which are the only places that would have these powers

5. Is It Legal?? Use the information provided at the following link to help you answer the questions. http://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_M arijuana_Legalization_Initiati ve,_Issue_3_(2015)

6. Is It Legal?? Scenario State Government Federal Government No No 1. An 18 year old citizen smoking marijuana 2. A 32 year old woman possessing an ounce of marijuana Yes No 3. A 46 year old woman smoking marijuana in her own home Yes No 4. A private citizen growing 4 marijuana plants in their private residence Yes No 5. A 23 year old man smoking marijuana at the State House No No

7. Whats The Point?? Federalism: Power split between a central government and smaller regional governments Potential Problems: Confusing/contradicting laws over the same issue

8. Potential Problems Video Questions: - What is the contradiction? - Which law is supreme and why? - What are the consequences for violating the federal law? - Is this fair? Why or why not? Support your answer with evidence from the Is It Legal activity and video. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYCXqqSMOnI

9. Federalism: Does it work? Talk in your groups

10. Exit Slip! Question: Does Federalism working or does the United States need a new system of government? Why or why not? Defend your answer with evidence from the Origins article and video.