Unit 7: Federalism: Local and State Government

What is a Federal Government?

• A government where all powers are centralized in the national government.

• A government in which powers are divided between a national government and state government.

• A government where states have all the power and there is no national government.

• A government that is run by a single individual with absolute power.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Federal Government?

• Raise and maintain a military

• Declare War

• Regulate intrastate trade

• Collect taxes from the citizens

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Federal Government?

• Operate public schools

• Issue driver's licenses

• Prosecute criminals

• Regulate commerce within a state

Which of the following is a responsibility of the state government?

• Regulate international trade

• Issue state driver licenses

• Coin money

• Declare war

What does the Tenth Amendment affect?

• It limits the powers of the federal government

• It gives all powers to the federal government

• It abolishes the state governments

• It allows states to regulate international trade

Who has the authority to establish schools?

• Local businesses

• Federal government

• State government

• International organizations

What is one of the functions of the state government in relation to criminal law?

• The state government can only prosecute federal criminals

• The state government cannot prosecute criminals

• The state government can prosecute criminals

• The state government prosecutes criminals in other states

Which entity is responsible for collecting taxes from citizens?

• The President

• The state government

• Non-profit organizations

• International courts

What is one of the responsibilities of local government?

• Provide international aid

• Create local legislation

• Conduct national elections

• Manage wildlife reserves

What is a task that local government is responsible for regarding city infrastructure?

• Building space stations

• Fixing city roads

• Regulating internet services

• Providing healthcare