In a classroom debate, Lily argues that the United States operates under a system where power is shared between a central authority and individual states. What is this system called?
Federalism

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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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states rights
strong central government
strong local government
states as the dominant authority
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government?
Centralized power in a single national government
Division of powers between national and state governments
Complete autonomy of local governments
Unilateral decision-making by the central authority
3.
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In a federal system, which level of government typically handles foreign policy?
Regional government
National government
State government
Local government
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one advantage of federalism?
Uniform policies across all regions
Elimination of state governments
Increased central control
Flexibility in policy-making at local levels
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of a federal system?
Increased efficiency in policy implementation
Centralized decision-making process
Potential for conflict between national and state governments
Uniformity in legal systems across the country
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In a federal system, which level of government is typically responsible for education policy?
Local government
State government
National government
International organizations
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does federalism promote innovation in governance?
By allowing states to experiment with different policies
By enforcing uniform policies across all states
By centralizing all decision-making processes
By eliminating state governments
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