Federalism Review

Front

Which level of government would you contact to install a sign warning drivers to slow down and watch out for children at play on your neighborhood street?

Back

Local (Deltona)

Answer explanation

Since it involves your neighborhood, the level of government would be local.

Front

You served in the U.S. Army for eight years and are planning to attend college on the G.I. Bill. Which level of government would you contact to make sure you receive your G.I. Bill benefits?

Back

Federal (Washington, D.C.)

Answer explanation

Since it involves the military, it would be a federal power. The federal government has the enumerated or expressed power to raise and support an army & navy.

Front

You have just moved from Casper, Wyoming to Tallahassee, Florida and you need a driver’s license. Which level of government would you contact?

Back

State (Florida)

Answer explanation

States have the reserved power to issue licenses, such as driver's license, professional licenses (teacher, embalmer), etc.

Front

Your neighbor has put up a fence on your property but he is sure that the fence is on his property. Which level of government would you contact to help settle the issue?

Back

Local (Deltona)

Front

Which level of government oversees or monitors the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C.?

Back

Federal

Answer explanation

The federal government has the enumerate or expressed power to coin and print money. The hint is the location (Washington, D.C.)

Front

You are interested in how your tax money is being spent by the government. Which level of government would you contact? Options: Federal (Washington, D.C.), State (Florida), Local (Deltona), This is a concurrent (shared) power, so I would contact multiple levels.

Back

This is a concurrent (shared) power, so I would contact multiple levels.

Answer explanation

Taxes are collected from all three levels, so this is a shared (concurrent) power.

Front

You want to vote in the upcoming election, but are unsure if you have the right qualifications. Which level of government would you contact? Options: Federal (Washington, D.C.), State (Florida), Local (Deltona), Concurrent Power (Shared)

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Concurrent Power (Shared)

Answer explanation

States make up the voting requirements, but you register locally, so this would be a concurrent (shared) power.

Front

You want to build a swimming pool in your back yard but you need the correct permits to begin. Which level of government would you contact?

Back

Local (Deltona)

Front

Coin/Print Money

Back

Delegated/Enumerated Powers

Front

Maintain an army and navy

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Delegated/Enumerated Powers