Federalism

A school bus stop is located on a city street without a crosswalk. Many students who use the bus stop line on the opposite side of the street. This requires the students to cross a busy intersection to get their bus. 

What is the most effective strategy for getting the bus stop moved?

• petition the school board

• speak to the bus driver

• write letters to the U.S. President

• file a grievance with the local courts

Concurrent powers

• The federal government has supremacy over state governments.

• The federal government follows the lead of state governments.

• The federal government shares powers with the state governments.

• The federal government sets standards that state governments must follow.

Which power is delegated to the federal government?

• conducting elections

• establishing courts

• taxing citizens

• coining money

Example of Reserved powers

• establishing and funding a system of public education

• raising and maintaining a navy

• declaring war and governing combat

• setting and fixing the standards of weights and measures

Which of the following is a shared obligation of the federal, state, and local governments?

• coining money

• constructing roads and highways

• issuing passports

• making treaties with foreign nations

Which service is performed by local government?

• Minting coins

• Delivering mail

• Providing fire protection

• Granting teacher certificates

Maria is a member of the mayor's council. She is preparing to present these charts of information to her fellow council members at the next meeting. These charts compare the public and private trash collection services in their area.

Which level of government would be involved in making decisions about trash pick-up services?

• International

• State

• Federal

• Local

What is a local law called?

• Statute

• Act

• Ordinance

• Amendment

Which is an example of a reserved power?

• The power to collect taxes

• The power to courts

• The power to educate

• The power to declare war

What is an obligation of our local government?

• Establishing curriculum

• Giving teachers their licenses

• operating Lake City Middle School

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