Federalism and Separation of Powers

Federal also means...

• State
• National
• Essay
• A system

Regulate trade within states is a ________________ power.

• Federal

• State

What power is shared between both national and state governments?

• Maintain courts

• Enforce copyrights

• Run elections

The sharing of power between state and national governments is known as...

• Unitary system

• Confederation

• Federalism

• Balance of Powers

The table identifies services provided by different levels of government. 
Which completes the diagram?

• Enforces local building codes
• Operates police and fire departments
• Conducts diplomacy with foreign leaders
• Establishes high school graduation requirements

What is a law passed by a Virginia city, town or county called?

• an act

• a statute

• a precedent

• an ordinance

Issue licenses (marriage, hunting, driver's, etc.)

• Federal
• State
• Shared

Run public schools

• Federal
• State
• Shared

Which statement is true about the concept of Federalism?

• Americans must only obey state laws.
• Federalism was designed to give the president more power.
• It does not put a limit on the government.
• The power is shared by the state and national governments.

Which governmental agency is responsible for this image?

• Congress
• Board of Supervisors
• City Council
• Mayor