Major Powers of State Governments

The video explains the U.S. federal system where power is shared between state and federal governments. It details reserved powers for states, such as conducting elections and managing education, and prohibited powers like making treaties. Concurrent powers shared with the federal government include establishing highways and collecting taxes. The video highlights the benefits of state powers, allowing states to focus on local needs and preventing federal overreach through checks and balances.

What is a key characteristic of the federal system in the United States?

• The federal government has all the power.

• States have no power to govern.

• Only the federal government can conduct elections.

• Power is shared between states and the federal government.

Which of the following is an example of a reserved power for the states?

• Issuing currency

• Conducting elections

• Declaring war

• Regulating international trade

What is a power that the Constitution prohibits states from exercising?

• Regulating commerce within the state

• Making treaties with foreign powers

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Establishing local governments

Which of the following is a concurrent power shared by both state and federal governments?

• Issuing marriage licenses

• Establishing highways

• Declaring war

• Regulating interstate commerce

How does the federal system prevent the federal government from becoming too powerful?

• By prohibiting states from having any powers

• Through a system of checks and balances

• By allowing states to declare war

• By giving all powers to the federal government