Exploring the Concept of Federalism

What is the main concept of federalism?

• A system where only the national government has power

• A system where only state governments have power

• A system where power is divided between national and state governments

• A system where power is centralized in one government

How many state governments are there in the United States?

• 50

• 13

• 100

• 25

Which power is exclusively held by the federal government?

• Enforcing local laws

• Managing state police

• Running public schools

• Regulating trade between states

What is one power that both federal and state governments share?

• Running local police departments

• Declaring war

• Taxation

• Regulating interstate commerce

Why did the United States adopt a system of federalism?

• To centralize all power in the national government

• To ensure states had no power

• To balance power between national and state governments

• To create a weak central government

What was a concern of the states after gaining independence from Britain?

• Gaining too much power

• Losing power to other states

• Becoming independent countries

• Having a strong national government

What was the main goal of federalism as a compromise?

• To ensure states had more power than the national government

• To create a strong national government with no state power

• To eliminate the need for a national government

• To balance power and prevent tyranny

What is one result of federalism in the United States?

• No courts exist

• Only federal courts exist

• Only state courts exist

• Both federal and state courts exist

How does federalism affect the legal systems in the United States?

• The legal system is controlled only by the federal government

• The legal system is controlled only by the states

• There are separate federal and state legal systems

• There is only one legal system

Where can you find more information about federalism and US law?

• In the video description

• On the narrator's website and blog

• In the local library

• In the state government offices