Federalism Quiz

What is federalism?

• A system of government where power is held by the local governments

• A system of government where power is held by the federal government only

• A system of government where power is divided and shared between the federal, state, and local governments

• A system of government where power is held by independent states

What is the organization through which political authority is exercised at the national level?

• State Government

• County Government

• Local Government

• Federal Government

Where do local governments get their powers from?

• Federal Government

• State Constitutions

• U.S. Constitution

• City Charters

What are powers specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution for the federal government only?

• The power to establish local governments

• The power to raise and support an army and navy

• The power to run elections

• The power to create speed limits

What powers are given to the states by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• The power to conduct foreign policy

• The power to declare war

• The power to establish local governments

• The power to regulate trade between states and internationally

What are powers shared by the federal and state governments?

• The power to regulate business in the state

• The power to declare war

• The power to coin money

• The power to levy taxes (tax the people)

Who is going to keep people safe from speeding cars (speed limits)?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• County Government

Who is going to protect us from foreign invasion or threats?

• City Government

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

There is a pothole in the street outside my house. Who should I talk to?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• County Government

A group of people want to establish a new city. Who should they talk to?

• Local Government

• Federal Government

• State Government

• County Government