Understanding Federalism

What is the primary concept of federalism?

• A system where power is centralized in a single government.

• A system where power is divided between a national government and state governments.

• A system where only state governments have power.

• A system where power is divided between the government and private entities.

Which of the following is a power of the federal government?

• Managing state police

• Running local schools

• Issuing state driver's licenses

• Regulating trade between states

What is one power that both federal and state governments share?

• Running state police

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Taxation

• Declaring war

Why did the United States adopt a system of federalism?

• To eliminate the need for state governments

• To balance power between a strong national government and state governments

• To allow states to have complete independence

• To ensure a strong national government that could impose tyranny

What is a result of federalism in the United States?

• No courts exist

• Only state courts exist

• Both federal and state courts exist

• Only federal courts exist