PIG Federalism

What is federalism?

• A) A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

• B) A system of government where power is held by a single central authority

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

• D) A system of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

In a federal system, the power to regulate commerce is typically held by the _______.

• State governments

• Local governments

• Federal government

• International organizations

What is the division of power between national and regional (state) governments called?

• Federalism

• Unitarianism

• Confederation

• Monarchy

Which level of government is at the top of the pyramid?

• Local

• County

• State

• Federal

What is one major reason the framers designed the system of federalism?

• A) Consistency across state lines

• B) Limiting power of the President

• C) International trade agreements

• D) Taxation policies

Federalism includes a concern for limiting the power of ______.

• Congress

• The President

• The Judiciary

• State Governors

Which amendment is associated with Reserved powers?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

Concurrent powers are held by authorities at ______ levels of government.

• single

• multiple

• federal

• state

Fill in the blank: One power shared by both the federal and state governments is ______.

• Printing money

• Collecting taxes

• Declaring war

• Establishing post offices

The power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce belongs to the _______ government.

• Federal

• Concurrent

• State