Federalism Quiz

Why did the Founding Fathers create a federal system?

• To give all power to the national government

• To ensure a balance between a strong central government and state independence

• To eliminate state governments

• To create a monarchy

What is one purpose of federalism?

• To allow the national government to control all local issues

• To prevent either the national or state governments from becoming too powerful

• To eliminate the need for a national defense

• To centralize all power in the hands of the president

Which of the following is a federal (national) power?

• Regulate education

• Conduct elections

• Declare war

• Maintain public safety

Which of the following is a state power?

• Regulate interstate trade

• Establish post offices

• License professions

• Declare war

What historical event led to the creation of a federal system?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The failure of the Articles of Confederation

• The Civil War

• The drafting of the Bill of Rights

What is the purpose of dividing powers in a federal system?

• To centralize all power in the national government

• To allow states to address local issues

• To eliminate state governments

• To create a single national policy for all issues

Which of the following is NOT a shared power?

• Borrowing money

• Creating and enforcing laws

• Declaring war

• Taxing citizens

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

• Coin money

• Conduct elections

• Regulate interstate trade

• Provide for the national defense

Why is federalism important for local solutions?

• It allows states to create laws for their unique needs.

• It centralizes all power to the national government.

• It prevents states from making any laws.

• It eliminates state governments.

What is federalism?

• A system where power is centralized in the national government.

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

• A system where only state governments have power.

• A system where local governments have all the power.