Exploring the Basics of Federalism
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Social Studies
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Amelia Wright
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is federalism primarily concerned with?
Economic policies
Environmental protection
Government power
Social welfare
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which government has the power to regulate trade between states?
Local government
State government
Federal government
Municipal government
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who generally runs the schools in the United States?
Private organizations
Federal government
State governments
Local communities
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one example of a shared power between federal and state governments?
Declaring war
Regulating trade
Running schools
Taxation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the United States adopt a system of federalism?
To follow the British model
To eliminate state governments
To balance power between national and state governments
To centralize all power
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a concern of the states after gaining independence from Britain?
Forming a monarchy
Losing power to other states
Becoming too wealthy
Gaining too much power
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the compromise of federalism?
To create a strong central government
To follow European models
To ensure state governments had no power
To balance power and prevent tyranny
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