Federalism and Government Systems Quiz SS.7.CG.3.2

What is a key advantage of a federal system of government in terms of local sovereignty?

• It centralizes all powers at the national level.

• It allows local governments to retain powers specific to their needs.

• It eliminates the need for a national government.

• It requires local governments to follow directives without input.

How does federalism contribute to national unity?

• By enforcing uniform laws across all regions.

• Through the distribution of power that respects regional differences.

• By eliminating state or provincial governments.

• Through centralizing decision-making processes.

Which feature of federalism acts as a check against authoritarianism?

• The concentration of power in one branch of government.

• The division of powers between different levels of government.

• The absence of a judiciary.

• The unilateral decision-making process.

What does the division of powers in a federal system ensure?

• That only the national government has any real power.

• That local governments are solely advisory.

• That power is shared between national and local governments.

• That citizens have no role in governance.

In a federal system, what role do states or provinces typically play?

• They serve as administrative units with no legislative power.

• They implement national policies without modification.

• They have their own governments and can make laws within certain areas.

• They act solely as judicial entities.

How does federalism serve as a safeguard for democracy?

• By promoting a single-party system.

• Through the separation of powers and preventing the concentration of power.

• By discouraging public participation in governance.

• Through the establishment of a dictatorship.

What characterizes a unitary system of government?

• Power is divided equally among all regions.

• Local governments have more power than the national government.

• All powers are held by the national government, which may delegate powers locally.

• There is no central government.

What is a confederal system of government?

• A system where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler.

• A system where local governments hold most of the power and the central government has limited authority.

• A system where power is equally distributed among all citizens.

• A system where the national government controls all aspects of governance without local input.

Which of the following is an example of a federal system of government?

• France

• United Kingdom

• United States

• China

Which scenario best describes a unitary system of government?

• A country where each state can pass laws that contradict national laws.

• A country where the central government has the sole power to legislate and govern, with local governments implementing those decisions.

• A country where the central government has no real power, and the states operate like independent countries.

• A country that has no government at all.