Federalism

Open Ended

Why is federalism important in the structure of a government?

Multiple Choice

The executive branch makes laws, the legislative branch enforces them, and the judicial branch interprets them. Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

Open Ended

Explain how the President's power to veto a law passed by Congress is an example of checks and balances.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes how checks and balances and separation of powers work together to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Checks and balances allow each branch to limit the powers of the others, while separation of powers divides government responsibilities among different branches.

• Checks and balances give all power to the executive branch, while separation of powers gives all power to the legislative branch.

• Checks and balances and separation of powers both give all power to the judicial branch.

• Checks and balances and separation of powers have no effect on government power.

Multiple Choice

What is the official state bird of Arizona?

• Cactus Wren

• Roadrunner

• Bald Eagle

• Quail

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is Arizona’s state flower?

• Sunflower

• Saguaro Cactus Blossom

• Desert Marigold

• Poppy

Multiple Choice

Which Arizona city is known as the 'City of Sunshine' and hosts the University of Arizona?

• Tucson

• Flagstaff

• Prescott

• Mesa

Multiple Choice

Which major river forms part of Arizona’s western border?

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Columbia River

Multiple Choice

Which Arizona city is famous for its red rock formations and is a popular tourist destination?

• Sedona

• Yuma

• Globe

• Kingman

Open Ended

Explain how federalism divides power between state and national governments.

Open Ended

I can give examples of state, national, and shared powers. Give one example of each type of power.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary goal of federalism as described in the Constitution of 1787?

• To prevent abuse of power while allowing flexibility for local needs

• To give all authority to the national government

• To eliminate state governments

• To create a monarchy

Open Ended

Why might dividing power be better than giving all authority to one level of government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following powers are shared by both the federal and state governments?

• Declaring war

• Taxation

• Regulating schools

• Issuing licenses

Open Ended

How does federalism affect my daily life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of federalism in action?

• A national government sets education standards, but states decide how to teach them.

• A single central government controls all laws and decisions.

• Local governments have no power to make their own rules.

• Only the president makes laws for the entire country.

Open Ended

How does federalism help balance power within a country?