Federalism

Federalism is:

• the same as unitary government. 

• sole government authority in the states. 

• a system of shared power by the state and national governments.

• a three branch government with a system of checks and balances.  

 States are responsible for most public policies dealing with each of the following issues EXCEPT:

• social issues

• economic issues

• police powers

• family issues

In the Constitution, the powers to coin money, to enter into treaties, and to regulate commerce

with foreign nations and among the states were given to

• the individual states

• both the individual states and the national government

• neither the individual states and the national government

• the national government

A marriage license issued in one state is valid and honored in all states under the constitutional provision of:

• separation of powers

• national supremacy

• full faith and credit

• privileges and immunities

The type of federalism where the states and federal government remain supreme in their own spheres

• Dual Federalism (layer cake federalism)

• Confederate System

• Cooperative Federalism (marble cake federalism)

• New Federalism

  (devolution)

All of the following are disadvantages of federalism EXCEPT:

• States can block important federal policies 

  Example: Brown v. Board of Education

• State governments can enter into treaties with other countries

• Smaller communities might have less money for public programs

• Law enforcement and justice are uneven

If a state law conflicts with a national law which one should you follow?

• State

• Federal

• Neither

• Local

Which of these does the national government have the power to do?

• Issue a drivers license

• Run a public school

• Declare war

• Print Money

Which of these does the State Government have the power to do?

• Set drinking water regulations

• Regulate trade between states

• Declare war on another state

• Set voting regulations

Which powers do both the federal and state government have?

• Power to tax

• Power to declare war

• Build roads

• Regulate trade between states