Federalism: Principle of Government

Federalism: Principle of Government

Federalism: Amendment X (page 33)

Multiple Choice

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.

• The people have individual rights.

• There are three branches of government.

• The state and national government share power.

Multiple Choice

Under the Articles of Confederation, which level of government had more power?

• states

• national

Multiple Choice

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could not taxes

• Raising troops

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which level of government can declare war?

• state

• national

• local

Multiple Choice

Which level of government is responsible for determining education standards?

• state

• national

• local

Multiple Choice

Federalism allows each state to address their own interests and issues.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which level of government includes city councils, town mayors, and school boards?

• local

• state

• national

Multiple Choice

Sometimes states create laws that eventually will become national laws.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

National government powers include... (select 3)

• coin money

• declare war

• establish schools

• establish foreign policy

• regulate business within state

Multiple Select

State government powers include... (select 2)

• coin money

• declare war

• establish schools

• establish foreign policy

• regulate business within state

Multiple Choice

Which amendment guarantees federalism?

• 1st

• 5th

• 7th

• 10th

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