Federalism: Layers of Power CE 7b

Federalism: Layers of Power CE 7b

Multiple Choice

What is federalism?

• A government system that divides power between a national and state level

• A government system that divides power between two national governments

• A government system that divides power between two state governments

• A government system that concentrates power at the l level

Match

Match the type of power to its meaning.

• Powers written in the US Constitution for the national government

• Powers shared by the national and state governments

• Powers saved for the state governments

Expressed Powers

Concurrent Powers

Reserved Powers

• Expressed Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Reserved Powers

The national government is supreme.

Explain how the cartoon shows this idea.

Labelling

Label each side of the table with the level of government that has those responsibilities.

1 option will not be used.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Federal Government

Local Government

State Government