Federalism

What is federalism?

• A system where powers are divided between the national government and state governments

• The government for each individual state, like Georgia or Texas

• Money given by the federal government to states for broad purposes with fewer rules

• The government in Washington, D.C. that makes laws for the whole country

Which government is located in Washington, D.C. and makes laws for the whole country?

• State Government

• Reserved Powers

• National Government

• Shared Powers

Which government is for each individual state, like Georgia or Texas?

• Federalism

• State Government

• Cooperative Federalism

• Block Grant

type of government that manages a smaller area, like a city, town, or county.

• Federalism

• Local Government

• National Government

• Block Grant

When the national and state governments work together to solve problems.

• Block Grant

• Cooperative federalism

• State Government

• Cooperative Federalism

What is money given by the federal government to states for broad purposes with fewer rules?

• Reserved Powers

• Block Grant
  

• Shared Powers

• Federalism

Powers that are shared by both the national and state governments (e.g., taxing, building roads).

• Reserved Powers

• National Government

• Concurrent Powers

• Block Grant