Civics Federalism

Match each leader with the correct description.

• Joe Biden

• Governor of Texas

• Greg Abbott

• President of the United States

• Eric Johnson

• Mayor of Dallas

Which are powers that belong to the FEDERAL government?

• collecting taxes

• declaring war and mantaining a military

• operating post offices

• marriage and driver's licenses

• printing money

Which are powers that belong to STATE governments?

• collecting taxes

• declaring war and mantaining a military

• operating post offices

• establishing schools

• printing money

Which are SHARED powers that belong to both state and federal governments?

• collecting taxes

• law enforcement

• declaring war and maintaining a military

• establishing schools

• operating post offices

How many states are in the USA?

• 13

• 28

• 50

• 100

Where is our STATE capital?

• Austin, Texas

• Washington, D.C.

Where is our NATIONAL capital?

• Austin, Texas

• Washington, D.C.

Why do we have federalism in the US?

• original 13 states wanted to be strong and unified but also have independence to make their own rules

• King required federalism when the 13 colonies were part of Great Britain during colonial era